Page 2 - specific to this product.; Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
2 Copyright© 2011 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find...
Page 3 - WARNING; CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL; This symbol means the specific action; CAUTION
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 3 InternatIonal symbols s afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following i...
Page 5 - DANGER
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' 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...
Page 6 - equIpment; tion. See Assembly Section for proper adjustment.; An Emission Control Label; listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; ALWAyS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; servicing dealer before using.; mIssIon; California models only.
6 equIpment WARNING 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 compl...
Page 7 - escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.; Metal Debris Shield Decal
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 7 Hot Decal (near muffler) 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 de...
Page 9 - ontents; shield installation and other assembly may be necessary.
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' 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...
Page 10 - gear housing flange points to notch location.; • Cutoff knife is sharp.
10 a ssembly plastIc shIeld InstallatIon (Nylon line operation) Parts Required: Plastic Debris Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. WARNING The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result....
Page 11 - NOTE; Install Metal Shield
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 11 IMPORTANT Semi-automatic line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation with excessive line length. to advance trImm...
Page 13 - Install Blade; IMPORTANT; handle; bolt, 8 mm flat washer
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 13 Install Blade Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade. 1. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20...
Page 14 - Close choke and remove air filter cover.
14 throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (B). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement a...
Page 15 - regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.; MUST
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 15 o peratIon balance and adjust unIt 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp (A) up or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. Tighten h...
Page 17 - fuel; Fuel Requirements; NOT
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 17 NOTE In case of Emergency, pull up on the Quick Release Collar to dis- connect the trimmer from the harness. fuel NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or...
Page 18 - Handling Fuel; Mixing Instructions
18 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...
Page 19 - Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the; Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 19 startIng cold engIne WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surface...
Page 20 - the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed.; Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.; Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can oc-; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.
20 startIng warm engIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. WARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor accord...
Page 21 - aIntenance; Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; skIll; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; stoppIng; Throttle; If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi-
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 21 A m aIntenance WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers 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...
Page 22 - grease every 50 hours of use.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:; grease every 25 hours of use.
22 maIntenance Intervals COMPONENT/ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ'D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Repla...
Page 23 - Dual Layer Air Filter; VERy
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 23 aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER TM 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 air cleaner a...
Page 24 - coolIng; must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air
24 spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 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 sa...
Page 25 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; eXhaust; Spark Arrestor Screen; Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 25 1. Remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove spark plug lead. 3. Remove (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 4. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins....
Page 26 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler; Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.; lytic element inside muffler.
26 B C D Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean de...
Page 27 - High Altitude Operation; above; able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 27 carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissi...
Page 28 - Drive Shaft; Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and; lubrIcatIon; Gear Housing
28 Drive Shaft 1. Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating[15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the driv...
Page 29 - Echomatic Pro Trimmer Head
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 29 nylon lIne replacement Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 2.4mm (0.095 in.) Nylon Trimmer Line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. sections]) Echomatic Pro Trimmer Head 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Do not push spool in....
Page 30 - Flat file (preferred). Electric grinder if special care is
30 sharpenIng metal 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, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the ...
Page 31 - Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-; roubleshootIng
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 31 DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire 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...
Page 32 - torage; Drain
32 DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. s torage WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwis...
Page 33 - pecIfIcatIons; Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 33 s pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-280U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1805 mm (71.1 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 700 mm (27.6in....
Page 34 - arranty
34 ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from dat...
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G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer O peraTOr ' s m anual 37 notes
Page 40 - CONSUMER PRODUCT; always; ber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these; Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs
ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 O akwOOd R Oad L ake Z uRich , iL 60047 www.echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www.echo-usa.com s ervIcIng I nformatIon parts / serIal number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts...
