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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODEL SRM - 265U
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.
X753003262
X7532099802
12/09
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2 Introduct Ion 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 both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. the ort eraop 's mlnuaa Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, sta
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Grass Trirmem /Brush Cu TTer 3 Opare T Or 's m anual s yaeft mualan yefast ybolssm adn I tan mpotr I t nforma Ino 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 is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL DANGER This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited.
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4 Physical Condition Your 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 Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce
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Grass Trimmer /Brhsu Cu TTer 5 Opera T Or 's m anual 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 hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital ner
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6 equ Ipment 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 comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
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Grass Trimrem /Brush Cu TTer 7 Opera T Or 's m lnuaa d ercs Itp Ino 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. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 15 14 Hot Decal (near muffler) 18 P/N X505002310 20 21 16 12 22 17 19 13 3 4 5 6 2 7 1 8 10 9 11 Shaft Decal P/N X505002500 Metal Debris Shield Decal P/N 8
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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 Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 4. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During accelera
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 9 Opare T Or 's m anual 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 or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ___ 1- Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly ___ 1- Plastic Bag (co-pack) __ - 1, Operator
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10 G 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. 1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on D gear housing flange points to notch location. C B A 2. Remove cotter pin (A), L.H. blade nut (B), lower plate (C), and up- per plate (D) from PTO shaft. Turn blade nut clockwise to remove.
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Grass Trimmer /Brush Cu TTer 11 Opera T Or 's m anual o t enac dva tr Immer l Ine See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement. Tip: To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. H vmoree nylon l Ien eadh NOTE Do not disassemble nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous- ing and insert head locking tool (H). 2. Remove line head (I) by turning it clockwise until head is com- I
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12 d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (C) to gear housing. E e. Retain line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation. 2. 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 flange points to notch location. D 3. Remove split pin (F), L.H. blade nut (G), lower plate (H), and up- H G F per plate (D
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Grass Trimrem /Brush Cu TTer 13 Opera T Or 's m anula u -handle I t llaa snt Ion Tools Required: 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex socket wrench Parts Required: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex A bolt, B 8 mm flat washer 1. Install upper U-Handle and bracket on lower bracket with one (1) 8mm x 55mm bolt (A) and (1) large circular washer. Do not tighten bolt securely until final adjustments are completed. 2. Loosen upper (2) U-handle clamp screws (B), and position U- handle as shown. 3
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14 4. Secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (F). 5. Install air filter and cover. F anceabl and suatdj nu It 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (A) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. B 4. Tighten harness clamp screw. 5. Loosen upper U-Handle clamp screws (B), and position U-Handle for comfortable operation. A 6. Tighten U-Handle clamp screws and 8 mm clamp
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 15 Opare T Or 's m anual WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. ledba elestc Ino WARNING The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can ca
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16 Use Shoulder/Waist harness (P/N 99944200200) Use of the Shoul- der/Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer/Brush Cutter use, not just Blade operation. The Shoulder/Waist Harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator's shoulder and reduces operator fatigue. During blade operation, the same fatigue reduction is achieved. Safety to the operator is also enhanced by reducing the possibility of blade contact with the operator's han
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Grass Trimrem /Brush Cu TTer 17 Opera T Or 's m anlau 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 caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS
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18 rta st Ing cold eng Ine WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from A objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion. 2. Choke Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3. Purge Bulb B Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flo
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 19 Opera T Or 's m aluan tar st Ing arm w egn Ine 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. A NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forw
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20 opp st Ing eng Ine 1. Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting A off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using trimmer again. m a Innteneca WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep
