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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODELS, Type 1E SRM - 2100, 2110
Serial Number 982333 & Up
WARNING DANGER
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.
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and IMPORTANT The
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4 Shaft Decal P/N 89016844830 WARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. Always wear hearing protection when operating unit. Prevent accidental contact with u
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer. Physical Condition -- Hearing Protection -- Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection wheneve
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6 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 nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. Keep A Firm Grip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles Keep A Solid Stance Maintain footing and b
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8 CONTENTS CONTENTS LIST ITEMS MODELS 2110 1E 2100 1E 1 - POWER HEAD √ √ 1 - DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY √ √ 1 - PLASTIC BAG (CO-PACK) √ √ - 1, OPERATOR'S MANUAL √ √ - 1, SAFETY MANUAL √ √ - 1, WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD √ √ - 1, LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT √ √ - 1, PLASTIC SHIELD √ √ - 1, PLASTIC SHIELD HARDWARE √ √ --1, SHIELD PLATE √ √ --3, 5MM X 15MM SCREWS (SHIELD MTG.) √ √ - 1, ASSEMBLY TOOLS √ √ --1, 8MM X 10MM WRENCH √ √ --1, SCRENCH √ √ --1, LOCKING TOOL √ √ - 1, NYLON TRIMMER HEAD √ √ - 1, SA
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11 12 19 18 13 25 SAFETY 17 14 VIDEO 15 16 7 6 8 5 4 3 9 2 1 10 4 21 20 22 23 24
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10 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 down during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is depressed. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 5. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle is factory assembled to the Drive
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS M0 ODEL S0 RM-210 SRM-211 Length 1500 mm (59 in.) Width 3) 30 mm (13.0 in.) 600 mm (23.6 in. Height 3) 00 mm (11.8 in.) 360 mm (14.2 in. W) eight(dry) w/cutter head 5) .2 kg (11.4 lb. 5.8 kg (12.7 lb. Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) Exhaust Spark Arrestor Muffler Carburetor Zama diaphragm modelC1Uw/primer Ignitio
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12 ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with these units. PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION (for Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Scre
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BLADE INSTALLATION All Models. IMPORTANT If non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR MUST BE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" page 27 and "Specifications" page 11 of this manual. WARNING DANGER You must install a U-Handle Kit and Blade Conversion kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise serious injury may result. Install Metal Shiel
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14 Install Harness Clamp NOTE Some models require installation of Harness Clamp. If your unit does not have a clamp, follow these directions. Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench. Parts Required: Clamp, 4mm x 18mm Hexagon Head, Bolt, Link. 6. Remove shield and gear housing as an assembly. a. Loosen two (2) screws that clamp the gear housing to the drive shaft housing. b. Remove locating screw found at the top of the gear housing. Pull shield and gear housing assembly from the
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench (all models), 3mm Allen Wrench. 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Loosen nut (A) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (A). 3. Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (B) and tighten nut (A). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not a
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16 U-HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Slotted Screwdriver, (3mm Hex Wrench SRM-2100 only.) Parts Required: U-Handle Kit. (SRM-2100) P/N 35130454130 NOTE On model SRM-2110 use Steps 1, 10, 11, and 13 - 17 only. 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Disconnect ignition stop leads (C). 3. Remove inner throttle linkage from carburetor swivel (B). 4. Loosen nut (A) and remove throttle linkage from bracket. F D 5. Loosen two (2) bolts (D) and pull drive shaft as
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11. Secure throttle linkage and leads to drive shaft with cable clips supplied. 12. Install power head and align gear box, power head and U-handles. Tighten all screws. 13. Place throttle linkage in slot in bracket with one nut (A) and washer on each side of bracket. Finger tighten both nuts (A). 14. Attach inner throttle cable to swivel (B). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted prope
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18 PRE - OPERATION OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield and harness can result in serious personal injury. Plastic and Nylon Blades Require "Blade Conversion Kit," P/N 99922200415 (metal shield, barrier bar, and shoulder harness). Steel/Metal Blades Require "Blade Conversion Kit" PLUS a "U-Handle Kit." P/N 35130454130 or Combination Blade Kit and "U-Handl
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Plastic/Nylon 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 P/N 69600120331 is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 3/4" in. (19 mm) diameter or larger. Brush/Clearing Blade P/N 69500120331 is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 76 mm (3" in.) diameter. Use Shoulder/Waist Harness
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20 FUEL Fuel Requirements R + M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good 2 IMPORTANT quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% Spilled fuel is a leading cause of MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) hydrocarbon emissions. Some states alcohol is NOT approved. may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard spillage.
