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grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODELS SRM-266
SRM-266S
warning
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/
or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual.
Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
X750018671
X7502026001
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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 and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. The opera Tor 's manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product. The safeTy ma
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 3 Otpera Or 's Manual s T afe y manual T safe y symbols and IT mpor T an Informa TIon 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 Proper Clothing Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • if you are tired or sick, • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • if you are taking medication, • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could Operate unit only if you are physically and ment
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 5 Otpera Or '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 nerve
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6 equIpmenT 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 Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 7 Otpera Or 's Manual d C es Ir TI p on 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. 12 11 Hot Decal (near muffler) 13 19 18 14 17 15 16 5 6 4 3 7 1 2 8 9 10 Shaft Decal
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8 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 during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 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 (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 9 Otpera Or 's Manual ConTenTs The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are 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. * Some units may be factory pre-assembled
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10 nylon lIne head InsT alla TIon D Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION a Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. C • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous- D ing and insert head locking tool (D). 3. Thread line head (E) onto shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate (C). 4. Remove locking
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 11 Otpera Or 's Manual T fron handle InsT alla TIon Min SPaCing NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. o pera TIon 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 obstru
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12 opera TIon wITh blades Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use warning Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U- handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. blade T se -up GuIde Pro Maxi-Cut Rigid Plastic Grass/Weed Tri-Cut Metal Blade TO USE Blade Grass/Weed Blade THESE BLADES Loop Handle, w/or U-Handle or Loop Handle U-Handle or Loo
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 13 Otpera Or 's Manual Choosing the Correct Blade warning The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders. 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 Grass and Weed Blade is design
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14 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-15 (15% 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 problems,
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 15 Otpera Or 's Manual 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. After
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16 sT arTInG Cold enGIne warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. a 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 Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and fl
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 17 Otpera Or 's Manual sT arTInG armw enGIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. a warning The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. 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) forward away
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18 m Ia nTC enan e 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 trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble
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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer 19 Otpera Or 's Manual aIr fIl Ter Level 1. TM Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer from inside cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Replace filter if it is damaged, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. 4. Remo
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20 arksp pluG Level 2. TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 0.65 mm 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf). (0.026 in.) CIo
