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SRM/GT/PAS/SB/PE SAFETY MANUAL
DANGER!
Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries. You must read, under-
stand, and follow these safety instructions, and the instructions in the
Operator’s Manual, before operating a Model GT Grass Trimmer, SRM
Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Pro-Attachment Series Powerhead, SB Split-
Boom Trimmer-Brushcutter, or PE Power Edger.
If you operate a model SB Split-Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series
multi-attachment unit, you must also read, understand, and follow the
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INTRODUCTION WARNING This manual describes how to protect yourself and others from hazards related to operation of a Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, Model PAS Pro-Attachment Series unit with attachment, Model SB Split-Boom unit with attachment, and Model PE Power Edger. Before assembling, fueling, operating, or servicing your unit, you must read and understand this Safety Manual, your unit’s Operator’s Manual, and the Operator’s Manual or Installation Instructions for any
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS These important safety symbols and warnings are used throughout this manual, and may also appear in your Operator’s, Attachment, or Installation Instruction Manual. These symbols and warnings are provided to help make you aware of potential hazards, and the precautions you must take to protect yourself from injury. You must read and understand this information, and obey the instructions. These symbols may also appear on safety labels as a visual reminder to follow
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS Read Operator's and Safety Manuals Read manuals carefully, and follow rules for safe opera- tion. Failure to do so could result in serious or fatal injury. Wear Head, Eye, and Hearing Protection Wear head, hearing, and eye protection that meet ANSI requirements. Wear Hand Protection Wear heavy duty work gloves to protect hands Sharp Blades Alert Contact with blades can result in serious cuts and ampu- tation Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert Do not operate indoors. Breat
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS Slip Hazard Alert Wear slip-resistant footwear to reduce risk of falls. Operate Only With Debris Shield In Place Do not operate without correct debris shield. Stop Symbol Indicates the “Stop” position for the engine ignition switch (Stop Switch). Keep Bystanders 15 m (50 feet) Feet Away 15 m (50 feet) Keep bystanders at least 15 m (50 feet) away when operating unit. Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines Do not operate closer than 15 m (50 ft.) to electrical lines. Fla
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS Flying Debris Hazard Work attachments can throw debris. Flying debris can cause serious injury. Danger Zone Alert Maintain 15 m (50 feet) radius danger zone around trimmer - brushcutter. Metal Blade Prohibition (Use Nylon Line Head Only) Metal blades cannot be used on unit. Use nylon line head only. Edger Debris Alert Edger debris can affect stable footing. Use extreme care when walking in edging area. Edger Blade Alert Edger Blade is partially exposed during opera
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OPERATOR SAFETY OPERATOR SAFETY DANGER Echo GT Grass trimmers and SRM trimmer-brush cutters are powerful, professional-grade tools designed for applications such as trimming grass and light weeds, and when properly configured (SRM/PAS/SB / straight shaft only), cutting brush, woody growth, and small saplings and trees. PAS Pro Attachment Series and SB units can be equipped with a wide variety of lawn and landscaping attachments for tasks ranging from edging to pruning, allowing operators to
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OPERATOR SAFETY PHYSICAL CONDITION WARNING Operating this unit while you are impaired can result in serious personal injury or death to yourself and others. Never operate the unit if you are fatigued, or are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or any other sub- stances that can affect your judgment, reflexes, vision, or coordination. You must be mentally alert and physi- cally able to operate a trimmer, brushcutter, edger, or PAS attachment safely. If you are impaired in any way, or
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OPERATOR SAFETY Hearing/Ear Protection Echo highly recommends wearing ANSI recognized hearing protection whenever you are operating the unit. Hearing protection prevents hearing loss caused by frequent or prolonged exposure to engine noise. Echo recommends ear plugs, or for constant heavy-duty use, wear earmuff-style hearing protection. Combination Face/Hearing Protection For complete face/hearing protection, the use of combi- nation ear muffs/face shield provides face and hearing protection a
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OPERATOR SAFETY Leg Protection HEARING SAFETY PROTECTORS GLASSES Wear long pants to protect legs from cuts and scratches caused by flying debris. SHOULDER HARNESS Foot Protection TRIM-FITTING CLOTHES Wear sturdy shoes or work boots to provide foot protec- STURDY tion. Steel-toe shoes or boots provide extra protection SHOES OR LONG BOOTS against dropped or falling objects. Make sure soles are PANTS non-slip for secure footing. General Clothing Safety Never wear ties, loose clothing, or clothing
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OPERATOR SAFETY Raynaud's Syndrome A condition known as Raynaud’s Syndrome can occur from exposure to cold and/or vibration. This condition affects the hands and arms, causing tingling, burning, numbness, and loss of color in the fingers. The amount of exposure needed to trigger this is unknown, and varies by individual. To protect yourself from this condition, take the following precautions: • Keep your body warm - pay particular attention to head and neck, hands and wrists, and feet and ankle
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY WARNING Spark Spark Plug Plug Wire Move STOP switch to STOP position and disconnect spark plug lead at spark plug before assembling unit. Do not connect spark plug lead to spark plug until unit is properly assembled, checked, and ready for use. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets current ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Operators that wear pre- scription glasses must wear appropriate protective eyewear over glasses. For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over the
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ASSEMBLY NEVER install any other type of blade, line head, cutting attachment, part, or accessory on your trimmer/ brushcutter unless it is approved by Echo for use on your specific model. Parts and accessories that ap- pear to fit properly may create a safety hazard when the unit is operated, and could result in serious injury to operator and bystanders. ALWAYS use the correct tools for assembly. Using Keep feet and hands away incorrect or improperly sized tools can result in a sud- den slip
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ASSEMBLY Debris Shield SRM Debris Shield WARNING Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut-off knife for cutting nylon trimmer line to length during op- eration. Use extreme care when assembling nylon line head to gear case to avoid accidental contact with cut- off knife. Wear work gloves when assembling nylon line head to gear case, and avoid contact with sharp cut-off Cut-Off Knife knife edges. Unit Configuration GT Debris Shield GT Models: If your Model GT curved shaft trimmer
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ASSEMBLY GT MAXI-CUT BLADE/NYLON LINE HEAD SET-UP GUIDE TO USE THESE GT Series GT Dual Line GT Single Line 2 Line GT CUTTING Maxi-Cut Grass/Weed ECHOmatic ECHOmatic Rapid Loader ATTACHMENTS* Plastic Cutters Line Head Line Head Line Head Front Handle Loop Handle (STD) Debris Shield Plastic Shield (STD) You must Harness Not Required use these Flat Washer Flat Washer parts! Mounting Extra Hardware Extra Hardware Hardware* Not Required Not Required 3/8-24 R.H. Thread 3
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ASSEMBLY The Echo Pro Attachment Series and Split-Boom models allow the use of a wide range of attachments to perform various lawn, garden, and landscaping tasks. These attachments have individual safety and operating rules which must be obeyed for safe operation. You must read and understand the safety and operating instructions for each attachment before using the unit. You must also review the general safety instructions for PAS Attachments. If you change PAS attachments, you must also mak
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ASSEMBLY SRM/PAS/SB Blade Configuration If you change the cutting attachment on your SRM, PAS, or SB unit from nylon line head to a blade, you must also install all of the parts required for blade operation. These parts vary by type of blade being used, and may include replacing the front handle with a U-Handle (See the SRM/PAS/SB Set-Up Guide, Page 17) DANGER A trimmer-brushcutter unit equipped with a metal blade U-handle/Blade Kit can cause serious injuries if handled improperly. ALWAYS use
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ASSEMBLY PE Models Keep Hands/Feet Away DANGER From Edger Blade Modification, improper assembly, or use of unapproved blades or attachments, can result in serious injury, engine failure, and voiding of warranty. Use only Echo blades and attachments approved for use on PE Series power edger models. Assemble unit only as instructed in Operator’s Manual, using parts provided with unit. • NEVER modify edger or install blades or attach- ments not approved by Echo for use on Echo model PE POWER EDG
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ASSEMBLY All Front Loop Handle Models Make sure the front loop handle is positioned beyond Minimum Handle the minimum handle spacing line, as shown on the Spacing Line handle spacing decal on the drive shaft housing. The minimum handle spacing line indicates the minimum distance between the rear handle and front handle, and helps ensure the operator’s hands are far enough apart to maintain good control of the unit. Final Assembly Check List After assembly, check your unit to make sure guards, sh
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FUELING FUELING DANGER Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Vapors are explosive. Keep at least 50 feet (15 m) away from heat, sparks, open flame, smok- ing materials, static electricity, and all other sources of ignition when fueling unit. Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, and can travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electri- cal motors, pilot lights, and hot or running engines. Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to the f
