Page 2 - - Manual Safety Symbols and Important
2 Copyright© 2011 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T able of C onTenTs Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 - The Safety manual .............................................. 2 Safe...
Page 3 - warning; CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL; This symbol means the specific action; CaUTiOn
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 3 O peratOr ' s M anual warning The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. InTernaTIonal symbols s afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT Info...
Page 6 - equIpmenT; tion. See Assembly Section for proper adjustment.; ALWAyS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; servicing dealer before using.; An Emission Control Label; mIssIon; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD)
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 - Shaft Decal; esCrIpTIon; instructions for specific information.
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 7 O peratOr ' s M anual 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Shaft Decal 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 c...
Page 8 - The muffler or
8 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. 4...
Page 9 - NOTE; Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange.
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 9 O peratOr ' s M anual C onTenTs The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After open...
Page 10 - CAUTION; • Cutoff knife is sharp.
10 nylon lIne head InsTallaTIon Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of g...
Page 11 - fronT; Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location.; peraTIon; away from your face and body.
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 11 O peratOr ' s M anual Min SPaCing fronT handle InsTallaTIon NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep ha...
Page 12 - not be gripped when using or carrying the unit.; operaTIon; Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use; Blade use; DEMANDS
12 NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. operaTIon wITh blades Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use warning Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. ...
Page 13 - Choosing the Correct Blade; Tooth Grass and Weed Blade; is designed for grass, garden debris and
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 13 O peratOr ' s M anual Choosing the Correct Blade warning The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and ...
Page 14 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; fuel; Handling Fuel; DangEr
14 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. warning Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% et...
Page 15 - Mixing Instructions; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 15 O peratOr ' s M anual 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 ...
Page 16 - and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of
16 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 surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Mov...
Page 17 - sToppInG; Stop Switch
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 17 O peratOr ' s M anual 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 per- sonal injury may resu...
Page 18 - Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; aInTenanCe; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; grease every 50 hours of use.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:; grease every 25 hours of use.
18 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 stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing uni...
Page 19 - Dual Layer Air Filter; VERy
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 19 O peratOr ' s M anual 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 20 - CoolInG; must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air
20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 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...
Page 21 - 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 21 O peratOr ' s M anual 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6....
Page 22 - Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.; lytic element inside muffler.; Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler; Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.
22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (A). 3. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen (D), from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. NOTE When cle...
Page 23 - High Altitude Operation; above; able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 23 O peratOr ' s M anual 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 24 - lubrICaTIon; Gear Housing; Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and
24 lubrICaTIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 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 NOT over-fill. Drive Shaft (SRM-266 Only) 1. Loosen two (2) screws (B) ...
Page 26 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times,
26 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 27 - roubleshooTInG; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 27 O peratOr ' s M anual T roubleshooTInG 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 R A H C G N I T O...
Page 28 - ToraGe; Drain
28 Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. DangEr Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reac...
Page 29 - peCIfICaTIons; Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
G rass T rimmer /B rush C uTTer 29 O peratOr ' s M anual s peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-266, SRM-266S Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1810 mm (71.3 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9...
Page 30 - arranTy
30 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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Page 36 - 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) T42211001001/T42211999999 (S) T42312001001/T42312999999 T42011001001/T42011999999 T4...
