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GB ENGLISH
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GRASS TRIMMER/
BRUSHCUTTER
SRM-2305
WARNING DANGER
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
X771-000 54 2
X771 227-540 2
© 2005
Printed in Japan 0512Bkf 1052 ES
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INTRODUCTION ECHO Grass Trimmers/Brushcutters are lightweight, This Manual provides the information necessary for high-performance, petrol engined units designed for assembly, operation and maintenance. You must read weed control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas this Manual to understand the safe and effective difficult to control by any other means. operation of your ECHO product. CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................ 2 Assembling .....
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Operator’s manual Do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly TRAINING familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. WARNING DANGER Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. GRASS TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS CAN Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly. THROW SMALL GRAVEL, STONE, GLASS, METAL Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper OR PLASTIC OBJECTS AS WEL
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Balance tool for a level plane of cutting head rotation Suspension point Harness quick- release pin Ground level PREPARATION WARNING DANGER Use a shoulder harness when provided or when recom- IN ADDITION TO HEAD, EYE AND EAR PROTEC- mended in this manual. Adjust both harness and the TION WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHES, SAFETY suspension point on the unit so the unit hangs with the GLOVES AND SHOES TO PROTECT YOUR FEET cutting attachment a few centimetres above ground AND BODY FROM THROWN OBJECTS,
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Do not start engine near fuelling spot FUEL PHYSICAL CONDITION It is highly flammable. You should be in good mental and physical health. Do not operate if you are under the influence of alcohol or a) Use an appropriate type of fuel container. any medication or substance which could affect your b) Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near to fuel vision, dexterity or judgement. supplies. c) The fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized befo
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Start on ground with cutting Do not run the attachment in the clear engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation. GENERAL OPERATION Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon Lay the unit down on a clear area and set the controls monoxide. for starting. Be sure the cutting attachment cannot contact the ground or any obstruction. Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attach- ment. Hold the unit firmly down so you will not lose control during starting. Do not start the unit in the
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Sudden vibration? Shut down immediately! Keep feet and hands away until rotation stops. Shut down immediately if the unit starts to shake or When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting vibrate. attachment stops before the unit is set down. A sudden vibration is a sign there may be dangerous A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin trouble, such as a broken flywheel, clutch or cutting after the engine is shut off or throttle control is released. attachment, or loose parts
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Painful or numb fingers? See your doctor immediatelty! VIBRATION AND COLD REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenom- It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of enon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and pain to the areas ju
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Wires can catch and flap around • Always use the blade suited for the job. SCYTHING WEEDS. This is cutting by swinging the • Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other cutting attachment in a level arc. It can quickly clear foreign objects with the blade. areas of field grass and weeds. Scything should not be • Do not cut into the ground with the blade. used to cut large, tough weeds or woody growths. • If blade strikes an obstruction, stop engine immedi- If a sapling or shrub binds the cu
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Debris Knife side raised Angle to ground Angle to wall RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (WITH NYLON LINE CUTTING HEAD) The basic cutting actions pictured are: SCYTHING: This is the cutting or mowing of large Trimming, scything, scalping and lawn edging. grassy areas by sweeping or swinging the trimmer in a These actions are as follows: level arc. Use a smooth, easy motion. Do not try to hack or chop down the grass. Tilt the line head or line disc to TRIMMING: This is feeding the trimmer carefully into t
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Line pushed into wire fencing will snap off. Do not trim near cars or pedestrians. Do not push the line into tough weeds, trees, or wire WARNING DANGER fences. Pushing the line into chicken wire, chain link fencing or thick brush can result in snapped-off line USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ends being hurled back at the operator. The proper way OVER BARE SPOTS AND GRAVEL, BECAUSE is to cut right up to a barrier, such as any of those THE LINE CAN THROW SMALL ROCK PARTICLES mentioned, but
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DESCRIPTION 4 2 1 6 8 5 10 20 9 3 17 7 19 16 15 18 11 12 14 13 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Included with unit. Read 10 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT Locks throttle before operation and keep for future reference to trigger in the idling position until you have a proper learn proper, safe operating techniques. grip with your right hand around the handle. 2 ANGLE TRANSMISSION Having two gears to 11 AIR CLEANER COVER Covers air filter. change the angle of rotating axis. 12 FUEL TANK CAP For closing the fuel
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Handle assembling bolt (8 mm) Handle assembling bracket (upper) Washer Wire fixing clip Shaft tube Handle assembling To engine Throttle wire bracket (lower) ASSEMBLING Install handle assembling bracket (upper) in handle To eliminate loosening of throttle wire fix it to shaft tube assembling bracket (lower) and fix handle by tightening (2 places) and to right hand U-handle (1 place) with wire handle assembling bolt (8 mm) lightly. fixing clips. Adjust inclination of handle to adequate position (e
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Blade retainer Blade Blade Locking tool Lower blade retainer Cup Nut Blade retainer fixing slot Insert locking tool into a hole located on the right side of INSTALLING BLADE angle transmission while forcing retainer spring to the left Inspect blades before installation. Check for sharpness. side. Insert locking tool further into blade retainer fixing slot Dull blades increase the risk of blade kickback reactions. to fix output shaft. Small cracks can develop into fractures resulting in a piece o
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F-4/10 NYLON LINE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Type: F-4/10 Thread: Left-hand thread M10 × 1.25 pitch CAUTION Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by KIORITZ CORPORATION. Tap knob Hit knob against the ground surface lightly Nylon line comes out When releasing Nylon line from spool hit tap knob of ADJUSTING NYLON LINE spool against the ground surface lightly at rotation Make sure there is no bystander within 15 m radius speed lower than 4,500 r/min. and pay enough attention to objects in th
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12 cm (6) (7) (4) (5) 5 4 6 2 1 3 1. Intermediate separator (6) When the line is wound to the end hook both line ends 2. Bent portion into respective notch of spool for retaining tentatively 3. Notch Nylon line the line while leaving line ends approximately 10 cm 4. Winding direction for the line beyond notch. 5. If wound unfirmly, the line loosens. (7) Align notches of spool for the line with grooves of 6. Wind firmly into respective groove. eyelets and fit spool into cover. (4) Bend the line a
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Shoulder level Fuel tank FUEL FUEL HANDLING FUEL Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air- cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. WARNING DANGER Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is AFTER REFUELLING, TIGHTEN FUEL CAP recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl FIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN CASE OF alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. FUEL LEAKAGE, REPAIR BEFORE STARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS A DANGER OF Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 ( 2 %) fo
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Choke knob START Ignition switch Purge bulb Throttle latch Throttle trigger Fuel return line lockout Throttle trigger Starter handle Before starting engine make sure cutting attachment NOTE is not in touch with ground or other objects. Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting. Place ignition switch in “START” position. Always clear work area of debris before starting Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel return operation. line. Always hold the unit fi
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Air filter Air cleaner cover Fuel line Fuel filter MAINTENANCE AND CARE If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. CLEANING AIR FILTER REPLACING FUEL FILTER Close choke. Loosen screw and remove air cleaner Use a piece of steel wire or the like to pick up fuel filter cover. through fuel tank opening. Remove air filter (air filter is located inside air cleaner Pull old filter from fuel line. cover). Install new fuel filter. Brush dirt from filter or clean
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Silencer cover Two bolts Silencer CLEANING SILENCER CHECK FUEL SYSTEM • Clean deposits from silencer and tighten two bolts. • Check before every use. • After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap. • In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire. Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace. Angle transmission Plug (Bolt) 0.6 to 0.7 mm CHECK SPARK PLUG ANGLE TRANSMISSION Check p
