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. Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual models srm-280t x7502...
2 copyright© 2010 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. I ntroduction 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...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 3 o perator ' s m anual international symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important information 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...
4 extended operation/extreme conditions it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa- tions, followed by loss ...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 5 o perator ' s m anual 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...
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 compl...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 7 o perator ' s m anual p/n x505001930 p/n x505002310 hot decal (near muffler) d escription 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 ca...
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...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 9 o perator ' 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 open...
10 a b d e d e nylon line head installation parts required: nylon line head. Caution wear gloves or personal injury may result: • cutoff knife is sharp. • gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (c) remains on pto shaft. 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in e...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 11 o perator ' s m anual min spacing o peration 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 ...
12 operation 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 optio...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 13 o perator ' s m anual 80 tooth brush bladeis designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter. 22 tooth clearing blade is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. 8 tooth weed/grass blade is designed for g...
14 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% et...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 15 o perator ' s m anual 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 ...
16 b starting 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. 1. Stop switch m...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 17 o perator ' s m anual starting warm engine 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 resu...
18 maintenance intervals 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 de...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 19 o perator ' s m anual air filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm 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. ...
20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Parts required: repower tm 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 ...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 21 o perator ' s m anual 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove 2 muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 4. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (b). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5...
22 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eyeplate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 23 o perator ' s m anual carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum of two tanks of fuel before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize....
24 lubrication level 1. Parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. Gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessary using manual gr...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 25 o perator ' s m anual nylon line replacement 1. Do not push spool in. Hold drum (a) and turn spool (b) clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. Pull spool out of drum. 2. Use one piece of new nylon line (c) 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molde...
26 sharpening metal blades three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the echo brush cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, closely inspect blade for cracks (look at the ...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 27 o perator ' s m anual t roubleshooting danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o...
28 do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. Danger do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reac...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 29 o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-280t length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1802 mm (70.94 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 246 mm (9.69 in....
30 echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from dat...
G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 31 o perator ' s m anual purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke eng...
32 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B.) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equi...
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