Page 3 - Hot Surface Decal
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shownwithin the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORTANT I NFORMATION IMPORTANT The enclosed messageprovides information necessary for theprotection of the unit. NOTE This ...
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 - • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
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 improperlyor safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing a...
Page 6 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position.; EQUIPMENT; NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
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 Stres...
Page 7 - Read the Manuals; • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and; MISSION; EPA Phase 2; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
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. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with ...
Page 10 - NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.; best operating technique.
10 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged....
Page 11 - PECIFICATIONS; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SRM-210 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1778 mm (70.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 i...
Page 12 - SSEMBLY; PLASTIC; Install the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange.
12 A SSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non-approvedattachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure...
Page 14 - Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use; Choosing the Correct Blade
14 P RE - O PERATION OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, harness, and handlecan result in serious personal injury. A B C A C D Choosing the Correct Blade WARNI...
Page 16 - FUEL
16 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline orgasohol known to be good quality. 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-...
Page 17 - Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 B O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts andcould result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keepmovable parts of the attachment off the ground and away fromobj...
Page 19 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; STOPPING
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 A M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to ...
Page 21 - Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for; Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air...
Page 22 - Parts Required: REPOWER; COOLING
22 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand wil...
Page 25 - Spark Arrestor Screen; Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages; Cylinder Exhaust Port; Level 3
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross-head screwdriver, soft metal brush. Parts Required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 22 - 24 for instructions. 2. Remove spark arrest...
Page 26 - High Altitude Adjustment; Check idle speed using a tachometer, and reset if necessary. Turn
26 A CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated for a minimum of two tanks of fuelbefore carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period,your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions willstabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Alti...
Page 27 - LUBRICATION; Gear Housing
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 27 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: 8 & 13 mm Open End Wrench, Cross HeadScrewdriver, Clean rag, Grease gun P/N 91016 Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gea...
Page 28 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times,
28 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 maintenance.The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at thebotto...
Page 29 - ROUBLESHOOTING
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 29 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 30 - TORAGE
30 S TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clearof flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury mayresult. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do ...
Page 31 - NOTES
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 31 NOTES
Page 32 - Call
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find thesenumbers on the engine ho...
Page 33 - SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL; For Models: Listed on Label; ATTENTION; SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR; Para los modelos: Indicados en la etiqueta
This Supplement contains important information. Please keep with your Operator'sManual. SUP22203776 9992220377603/05 When selecting optional Blade Conversion Kits (99944200411, 99944200415) or CombinationBlade/U-Handle Kits (99944200451, 99944200521), only use kits with this label attached. SUPPLEME...
Page 34 - SUPPLÉMENT AU MANUEL DE L’OPÉRATEUR
Ce supplément contient l’information importante. Veuillez le garder avec lemanuel de votre opérateur. !ATTENTION ! Ce kit a été modifié pour l’installation sur les taille-bordures EchoSRM-210 et SRM-211.Les modèles indiqués sur cette étiquette doivent utiliser le kitpour assurer une rétention correc...
