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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODELS SRM-265
SRM-265S
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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
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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. teh ort oprae '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,
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Grass Trimmer /Brhsu Cu TTer 3 Opera T Or 's m anual s aytef ulanam easyft smbolsy and I nat mrtpo I t nforma 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 ner
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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 Trimrem /Brush Cu TTer 7 Opera T Or 's m anlau d rsec Ipt Ino 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 Hot Decal (near muffler) 11 P/N X505002310 13 19 18 14 17 15 16 5 6 4 3 7 1 2 8 9 10 Shaft Decal P/N X505002500 P/N X505001930
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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 /Bhusr Cu TTer 9 Oaerp T Or 's m anual c ontents 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-assem
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10 nylon l Ine deah I t alla nst Ion Tools Required: Head Locking Tool. D Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. A CAUTION Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: C • Cutoff knife is sharp. • 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- ing and insert head locking tool (D). D 3. Thread line head (E) onto shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is tight against
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Grass Trimmer /Bruhs Cu TTer 11 Opera T Or 's m anual tnofr handle I t laal stn Ion MIN SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. o t arep 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 o
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12 t arpoe Ino w Ith dseabl 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. Grass/Weed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C). A B NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward
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Grass Trimmer /Brhsu Cu TTer 13 Opera T Or 's m anual 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 Weed/Grass blade (P/N 69600
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14 leuf 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 Cu TTer 15 Opera T Or 's m aluan 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. Aft
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16 rta st Ing cold eng Ine WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 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 flows freel
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Grass Trirmem /Brush Cu TTer 17 Opare T Or 's m anual tra ts Ing mar w eng Ine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. WARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor A Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forwar
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18 m a Icnanetne 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 fr
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Grass Trimmer /Bhusr Cu TTer 19 Opare T Or 's m anual a Ir f I ter l Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter i
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20 rka sp plug Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush 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
