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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODEL SRM-211
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.
X7712272500 X771000240
02/04
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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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
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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 89016054130 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 or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer/brush cutter. Physical Condition Proper Clothing Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; if you are
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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 prolonge
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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. Read the Manuals Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. Clear the Work Area Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 1
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8 DESCRIPTION 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. No assembly tools are needed and the nylon lin
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12 11 20 19 Safety Video 18 13 17 16 14 15 7 6 5 4 8 3 9 2 1 10
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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 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 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SRM-211 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1778 mm (70.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 325 mm (12.8 in.) Weight (dry) w/cutter head ------------------------------- 5.4 kg (11.9 lb.) Engine Type -----------------------------------
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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. Tools Required: Screwdriver, Head Locking Tool (2), 17x14.5mm Wrench, Needl
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION C 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and A insert head locking tool (C). 2. Be sure upper plate (A) remains on PTO shaft. 3. Place line head onto PTO shaft. Followed by large metal washer. 4. Thread L.H. nut on PTO shaft. Tighten securely. 5. Install new split pin. 6. Remove locking tool (C). NYLON LINE INSTALLATION 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Remove
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14 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, harness, and handle can result in serious personal injury. Grass/Weed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, P/N 99944200415 - Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C). A B C NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 15 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, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 Tooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. 22 Tooth Clearing Blad
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16 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Fuelto OilMix - 50:1 Ratio Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. UC .S. METRI Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD GL AS OS I GL A OI 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium G. allonsFr l. ozL. ite cc
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER 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 position. 2. Choke Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3. Primer Pump primer
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18 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Primer Pump
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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle A Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using trimmer again. MAINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours
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20 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 3 6 REQ'D DAILYOR YEARLY COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY MONTHS MONTHS SKILL BEFORE 600 REFUEL OR 90 OR 270 SYSTEM PROCEDURE LEVEL USE HOURS HOURS HOURS Recommended Echo Dealer Maintenance Procedures Cn ylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbo 3 I / C Do-It-YourselfMaintenance Procedures Ae ir Filter Inspect/Clean/Replac 1I* / C R Cn hoke Inspect/Clea 2 I / C Fe uelFilter Inspect/Replac 1 I* I / R Fe uelSystem, leaks Inspect/Replac 1 II * I Cn ooling System Inspect/Clea 2
