Page 4 - Shaft Decal; WARNING; • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly; • Beware of KICKOUT (blade thrust) when using blades. Special; IMPROPERLY SHARPENED BLADES.; INTERNATIONAL
4 Shaft Decal WARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, readand understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in...
Page 5 - Vibration and Cold
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and orsafety precautions are not followed. Proper clothi...
Page 6 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; EQUIPMENT
6 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers,hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness,weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive handactivities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress...
Page 7 - and instructions for safe operation.; ESCRIPTION
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilatedareas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and cancause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator'...
Page 8 - CONTENTS
8 CONTENTS LIST ITEMS 1 - POWER HEAD1 - DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY1 - PLASTIC BAG (CO-PACK) - 1, OPERATOR'S MANUAL- 1, SAFETY MANUAL- 1, WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD- 1, LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT- 1, PLASTIC SHIELD- 1, PLASTIC SHIELD HARDWARE --1, SHIELD PLATE--3, 5MM X 15MM SCREWS (SHIELD MTG.) - 1, ASSEM...
Page 11 - PECIFICATIONS; * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with blade.
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICATIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with blade. L E D O M 0 0 1 2 - M R S 0 1 1 2 - M R S h t g n e L ) . n i 9 5 ( m m 0 0 5 1 h t d i W ) . n i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 3 ) . n i 6 . 3 2 ( m m 0 0 6 t h g i e H ) . n...
Page 13 - Install Metal Shield; Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in; NYLON HEAD UPPER PLATE
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 BLADE INSTALLATION All Models. IMPORTANTIf non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR MUSTBE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" page 27 and "Sp...
Page 14 - Install Harness Clamp; Remove shield and gear housing as an assembly.
14 Install Harness Clamp NOTESome models require installation of Harness Clamp. If your unitdoes not have a clamp, follow these directions. Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench. Parts Required: Clamp, 4mm x 18mm Hexagon Head, Bolt, Link. 6. Remove shield and gear housing as an ass...
Page 16 - Close choke and remove air filter cover.; ENGINE
16 G E D F U - HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Slotted Screwdriver,(3mm Hex Wrench SRM-2100 only.) Parts Required: U-Handle Kit. (SRM-2100) P/N 35130454130 NOTEOn model SRM-2110 use Steps 1, 10, 11, and 13 - 17 only. 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Disc...
Page 18 - Choosing the Correct Blade; RE; Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use
18 Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade cancause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injuryto yourself and bystanders. Plastic and Ny...
Page 20 - FUEL; Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel; caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
20 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be goodquality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15%MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood)alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ...
Page 21 - Lay the uniton a flat clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip and
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach-ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust-ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer,...
Page 22 - away from the STOP position.; Start - Pull Rope. Lay the pruner on a flat clear area and pull; STOPPING; Release Throttle. Allow engine to return to idle before shutting
22 A STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT closethe choke. WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach-ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust-ment" instructions in this manual or see y...
Page 23 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 2 3 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help yourunit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take yo...
Page 24 - Tools required: Cleaning Brush; Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and
24 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning Brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu-lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the...
Page 26 - Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.
26 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.Tools required: Cross-head screwdriver, soft metal brush, woodencarbon scraper.Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N 14586642031 1. Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 25 & 26 for step by step instructions....
Page 27 - Emission Models; spark arrester screen.
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 27 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2.Tools required: Slotted Screwdriver w/2 mm blade width, Tachometer(ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None. NOTEEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set incompliance with EPA P...
Page 28 - LUBRICATION; Gear Housing; NYLON
28 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver,Clean ragParts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary, DO NO...
Page 30 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times,
30 SHARPENING METAL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO BrushCutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte-nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professionalservice. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at thebott...
Page 31 - ROUBLESHOOTING
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 31 T ROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an openspark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L ...
Page 32 - Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil; TORAGE; Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
32 2. Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt, and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil star...
Page 33 - NOTES
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 33 NOTES
Page 36 - Available Parts Catalog Parts Lists; AKWOOD; CALL
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You canfind all three numbers...
Page 37 - Please use this Operator Manual Supplement when assembling and; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY; DURABILIDAD DE LAS EMISIONES DEL PRODUCTO
SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR NÚMERO DE PIEZA X7532278902 (89861554132) PARA LOS MODELO: SRM-2100 S/N 991201 y Superior, SRM-2110 S/N 510001 y Superior Utilice por favor este suplemento manual del operador al ensamblar y manteniendo su SRM-2100 - SRM-2110 1 D ESCRIPTION Page 7 EMISSION CONTROL ...