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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PAS Articulating Hedge Clipper Attachment
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99944200595
FOR MODELS: SRM-2100SB/2400SB
SRM-210SB/211SB
SRM-225SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS-2100/2400
PAS-210/211
PAS-230/231
PAS-260/261
PAS-2601
PAS-265
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or
Split Boom Trimmer. Those manuals and this manual must
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2 INTRODUCTION 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 included with your attachment. You will find this manual easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation and maintenance specif
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded 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 The safety alert symbol accompanied by the This symbol means the specific action word “DANGER” calls attention
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4 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. 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
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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
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6 EQUIPMENT WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Never adjust blades when
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. CUTTING BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting on either side of the blade. 2. LOWER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Gear Housing assembly, Flexible Drive Cable, Blade and Safety Decals. 3. FLEXIBLE DRIVE CABLE - Cable end fits into upper drive shaft coupler. Lubricate drive cable every 25 hours with TM ECHO LUBE grease. ® 4. FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GRIP - Cus
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8 ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD SHAFT/LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Tools Required: None Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. B 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. D 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock- out position. E 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. C 4. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft A engages into the square upper
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION WARNING All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result. ADJUSTING CUTTING ANGLE WARNING Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. WARNING A Hedge clipper blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly, otherwise serious injury may
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10 ROTATE CUTTER ASSEMBLY Always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact with hot muffler. 1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (A), hand guard clamping screw B (B), and remove gearcase locating screw (C). 2. Rotate cutter assembly 180-degrees on driveshaft until locating hole in driveshaft is visible through locating hole in gearcase. 3.
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE 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 unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO tr
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12 Gear Housing Level 1. Tools required: Grease Gun, Rag. TM Parts required: POWER BLENDX 14 oz. Cartridge P/N 91015 Grease or Lithium-based Grease. 1. Clean dirt from grease fittings (A). 2. Carefully pump grease in each fitting. DO NOT force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage. A Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25 hours of operation. A Lower Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 NOTE Drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SHARPENING BLADES Level 3. Tools required: Flat file, screwdriver Parts required: None WARNING Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom of blades. Do not pry against cutting edges. 3. Follow the original shape, and file each cutting edge carefully to avoid damage to adjacent teeth. Maintain 6
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14 BLADE ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: (2) 10 mm Sockets & Extensions Parts required: None WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. 1. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug, then loosen blade bolts 1/2 turn. 2. Hold blade bolts (A) from turning using 10 mm socket & Exten- B sion, and tighten blade loc
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STORAGE IMPORTANT Always store and transport hedge clippers in a stable position. Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing which may cause damage to the cutting attachment. Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit. 1. Clean and lubricate cutting blades and gear case. 2. Sharpen cutting blades as required. 3. Apply a light coating of clean 20W engine oil along entire length of blades and o
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS/SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN. ____________ SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be perf
