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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODEL SRM - 410U
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.
X750012311
X7502163701
03/09
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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 opear 's manual 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 Trimrem /Brush Cu TTre 3 Opera T Or 's m lanua s tfaye manula tefasy smbolsy dna I ant mrtpo I t ormafn Ion 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 nerv
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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 Trimmre /Brush Cu TTer 7 Opera T Or 's m anual d ercs Ipt Ion 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. 9 Hot Decal (near muffler) P/N X505002310 4 5 3 10 2 6 1 8 15 20 7 12 11 13 19 18 17 14 Shaft Decal 16 Spanish Decal P/N 89017751830 English Translatio
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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 Trimrem /Brush Cu TTer 9 Opera T Or 's m anula 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. EPA 2009 AND LATER / CALIFORNIA TIER III EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY
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10 a y ssembl rd Iev shaft /porew head Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (A) at engine drive shaft clamp, B and remove drive shaft locating bolt (B). 3. Remove protective plastic cap from end of drive shaft assembly. Carefully fit driveshaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages clutch mount. 4. Turn drive shaft housing until locating
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Grass Trimmer /Bruhs Cu TTer 11 Opera T Or 's m anual 1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (E), and E insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing flange points to notch location. 2. Remove split pin (F), L.H. blade nut (G), lower plate (H), and up- per plate (D) from PTO shaft. Turn blade nut clockwise to remove. D 3. Remove locking tool. H G F 4. Loosely attach bracket (I) to shield (J) and attach shield to bottom of gear housing
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12 u -eldhan I t lala nst Ion Tools Required: 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex wrench A Parts Required: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer 1. Remove assembling bolt (A) from right hand grip. Install right hand grip (B) onto right hand U-handle (C) until bolt hole in U- handle is visible through bolt hole in bottom of grip. Grip should not rotate on handle. B 2. Install assembling bolt to secure grip onto U-handle. C 3. Remove bolt retainer tube (D) from end o
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 13 Opera T Or 's m anual 6. Secure the right hand U-handle by tightening 4 right handle assem- bling bolts (H) loosely. H E 7. Adjust handles for comfortable operation and tighten handle as- sembling bolt (E) and 4 right handle assembling bolts (H). 8. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. balance and adjust un It 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (A) or d
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14 opt Ional nylon heda I t llaa snt Ion Tools Required: Locking Tool Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. 2. Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is tight against upper plate. 3. Remove locking tool. • Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the trimmer. Know how to stop the u
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 15 Opera T Or 's m anual 2.REPLACING SPOOL NOTE Keep line tight on spool. Upper fixing plate Locking tool A. Snap spool into housing while pulling line through eyelets with Cutting head about 15 cm (6 in) extending out. CAUTION Knob tightens counterclockwise, “left”. B. Fasten spool to housing with shaft bolt, spring, and knob. TIGHTEN t oprae Ign Isnucttr Isno lonyn l Ine 1. Always use the end of the line for cutting. Forcing the cutter head too close to the work
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16 o t pera Ion 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. WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serio
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 17 Opera T Or 's m anual Plastic/Nylon Grass/Weed blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Weed/Grass blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 Tooth brush blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13mm (3 in.) diameter. 22 Tooth Clearing blade is designe
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18 fuel 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-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problem
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 19 Oprae T Or '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 fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Afte
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20 rta st Ing dolc eng Ine A WARNING When engine is started, confirm that there is not any abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your DEALER to repair. After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a danger of fire. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion. 2. Choke B Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3.
