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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODELS SRM - 260
SRM - 260S
Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999
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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
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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 bystanders. IMP
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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 wit
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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 DESCRIPTION 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. 1 2 CONTENTS 1 - Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly 1 - Plastic Bag (co-pack) - 1, Operator's Manual - 1, Safety Manual - 1, Warranty Registrati
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 3. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 4. GRIP
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10 ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS M0 ODEL SS RM-26 SRM-260 1795 mm (70.7 in.) Length w/o cutter head 250 mm (9.84 in.) Width Height 250 mm (9.84 in.) W) eight (dry) w/Cutter Head5) .39 kg (11.9 lb. 5.2 kg (11.5 lb. Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke 28.0 mm (1.10 in.) Displacement 25.4 cc (1.55 cu. in.) Exhaust Spark Arrestor Muffler Carburetor Walbro diaphragm model WYJ w/purge pump Ignition System Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge NG
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION (for Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 15mm screws. NOTE The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO shaft (A). 2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. A 3. Place shield plate
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12 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 99944200415 (TRI-CUT [A] and shoulder harness [B]). A B or U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200561 (metal blade [C] and shoulder harness [B]). C B Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER The typ
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. Brush/Clearing Blade (P/N 69500120330) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 76 mm (3 in.) diameter. Use Shoulder/Waist Harness (P/N 30100052131) Use of the Shoulder/ Waist Harness reduces operator fatigue and the possibility of blade contact wit
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14 2. Remove front handle. a. Remove four (4) screws and nuts and handle support from handle. b. Remove handle. 3. Install clamp and front handle. 4. Install gear housing with metal shield and blade. (See Metal Shield and Blade Installation Instructions below.) 5. Balance unit. a. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. b. Slide harness clamp (C) up or down until unit balances with cutting attachment approximately 2 - 3 in. from the ground. c. Tighten harness clamp screw. C METAL SHIELD INSTA
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3. Install upper plate (D) on splined shaft. Blade installation requires use of Upper Plate (D) with 20mm pilot. Upper plate with 37mm pilot of the SRM-260/260S should be retained for use with nylon line head. 4. Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower Plate (F) and 10mm LH nut (G). Tri-Cut Blade (H) is installed with Glide Cup (J). 5. Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in gear housing to prevent splin
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16 10. Install upper U-Handle and bracket on lower bracket and secure with one (1) 8mm x 55mm bolt (K) and large circular washer. K 11. Install power head and align gear box, power head and U-Handles. Tighten all screws. 12. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly behind U-Handle bracket, and clip to drive shaft as shown. 13. Place throttle linkage in slot in bracket. One nut on each side of bracket. Finger tighten both nuts (D). A 14. Attach inner cable to swivel (C). Check throttle
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL PRE - OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of R + M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known 2 hydrocarbon emissions. Some states to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl may require the use of automatic fuel tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT shut-off containers to reduce fuel approved. spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer
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18 OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Close Choke Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position. B 3. Primer Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in th
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. WARNING DANGER When engine starts, the cutting attachment may rotate even with the throttle trigger in idle (released) position. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Primer Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. 3. Start Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and
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20 MAINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. SKILL LEVELS Level 1
