Echo SRM-410U manual

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM-410U X750-012 31 6 X750 216-3706 Printed in Japan 1401Ek 1114 ES W ARNING U sers of this equip men t risk injury to themselves a nd others if the uni t is used im- pr operly and/o r safety p reca utio ns ar e not f ollo wed. ECHO p ro vides an o perato r’ s man ual and a saf ety man ual[...]

2 Copyright© 2009 By ECHO, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ..........................................................................2 - The Operator's Manual .................................................2 - The Safety manual .......................................................2 Safety ...............[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS S AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will fi nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and k[...]

4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator ’ s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions o[...]

6 EQUIPMENT W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this man[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 P/N 89031749030 P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near muf fl er) D ESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer . Se[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle T rigger Hou[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 C ONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged o[...]

10 BLADE INST ALLA TION W ARNING Y ou must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operating this unit with a metal blade, otherwise serious injury may result. Install Metal Shield T ools Requir ed: 8 x 10 mm Open-end W rench, Screwdriver , 17x19 mm W rench, Locking T ool Parts Requir ed: Metal[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (E), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing fl ange points to notch location. 2. Remove split pin (F), L.H. blade nut (G), lower plate (H), and up- per plate (D) from PTO shaft. T[...]

12 A B C U - HANDLE INST ALLA TION T ools Requir ed : 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex socket wrench Parts Requir ed: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws 1. Remove assembling bolt (A) from right hand grip. Install right hand grip (B) onto right hand U-handle (C) until bolt hole in U- handle is visible through bolt hole in bottom of grip. Grip should not rotate[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 13 6. Secure the right hand U-handle by tightening 4 right handle assem- bling bolts (H) loosely . 7. Adjust handles for comfortable operation and tighten handle as- sembling bolt (E) and 4 right handle assembling bolts (H). 8. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft[...]

14 OPTIONAL NYLON HEAD INST ALLA TION T ools Requir ed: Locking T ool Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. 2. Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter -clockwise until head is tight against upper plate. 3. Remove locking[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 15 2.REPLACING SPOOL NOTE Keep line tight on spool. A. Snap spool into housing while pulling line through eyelets with about 15 cm (6 in) extending out. CAUTION Knob tightens counterclockwise, “left”. B. Fasten spool to housing with shaft bolt, spring, and knob. OPERA TING INSTRUCTION[...]

16 O PERA TION W ARNING Moving parts can amputate fi ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT ,[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 17 Plastic/Nylon Grass/W eed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 T ooth G rass and W eed Blade is designed for grass, garden deb ris and thick weeds up to 19 mm (3/4”) dia meter . DO NOT use this blade for brush or[...]

18 FUEL NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15 % ethanol), E-85 (85 % ethanol) or any fuels n[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 19 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spi[...]

20 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING When engine is started, con fi rm that there is not any abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your DEALER to repair . After refueling tighten fuel cap fi rmly and check for leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a danger of fi re. W AR[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 21 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE 1. Press the decompression device (E). 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) forward away from the STOP position. 3. Pur ge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a fl at area and[...]

22 M AINTENANCE W ARNING Moving parts can amputate fi ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before perfo[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 23 B A AIR FIL TER Level 1. T ools r equired: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air fi lter . 1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and ai[...]

24 FUEL FIL TER Level 1. T ools r equired: 200- 250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container . Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit DANGER Fuel is VER Y fl ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel c[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 25 COOLING SYSTEM Level 2. T ools r equired: Air compressor and safety nozzle, or: 4 mm Hex wrench, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts Requir ed: None. IMPOR T ANT T o maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fi n area. Th[...]

26 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: 4 & 5 mm Hex W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muf fl er cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove muf fl er (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to cl[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 27 IMPOR T ANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. Level 2. T ools r equired: Screwdriver , T achometer (ECHO P/N 99051 130017). Parts r [...]

28 LUBRICA TION Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 8 & 13 mm Open End W rench, Screwdriver , Clean Rag. Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove the plug (A) and drain screw (B) from the gear case. 3. Add grease into the gear case until old grease is pushe[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 29 SHARPENING MET AL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter . The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSEL Y inspect blade for cracks[...]

30 DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely fl ammable and may cause fi re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T ROUBLESHOOTING T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 31 DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open fl ame or spark. S TORAGE W ARNING During operation the muf fl er or catalytic muf fl er and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of fl ammable debris during transportation or [...]

32 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-410U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1860 mm (73.2 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 630 mm (24.8 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 470 mm (18.5 in.) W eight (dry) w/C[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 33 W ARRANTY S T A TEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workma[...]

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G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 35 NOTES[...]

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