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Echo SRM-211 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Grass trimmer/brush cutter

Summary of SRM-211

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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. X7712273100 x771000310 01/04.

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    2 t able of c ontents introduction ........................................................................ 2 - the operator's manual ............................................... 2 - the safety manual ....................................................... 2 manual safety symbols and important in...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 3 the circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note th...

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    4 shaft decal 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 i...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 5 s afety i nstructions 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 ...

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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 st...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 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 wit...

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    8 d escription 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 may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately no...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 9 12 18 safety video 20 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 3.

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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....

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- srm-211 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1770 mm (69.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 i...

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    12 tools required: screwdriver, head locking tool, 17x19mm t-wrench parts required: plastic shield, shield plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws, nylon line head plastic shield installation (for nylon line operation) note the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 front handle installation 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. P re - o peration operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning danger blade use demands specific brush cutter con...

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    14 choosing the correct blade warning danger 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/nylo...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 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 blade (99944200130) is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. Use shou...

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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). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two stroke oil - a t...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 o peration 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 ob...

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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 c...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 a m aintenance your echo trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to...

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    20 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air fil...

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    22 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove (1) screw from top guard (a), and remove guard. 3. Remove (3) screws from engine cover (b), and remove cover. 4. Use the brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. 5. Remove grass and leav...

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    24 1. Remove engine cover. See “cleaning cooling system” page 23 for instructions. 2. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (a), gasket (b), and screen (c) from muffler body. 3. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note when cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalylic elem...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated for 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 stabi...

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    26 lubrication level 1. Tools required: 8 & 13 mm open end wrench, cross head screwdriver, clean rag, grease gun p/n 91016 parts required: echo ® lube 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. 3. A...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 nylon line replacement level 1. Parts required: echo 0.095" nylon trimmer line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (a) and firmly turn spool (b) cw (clockwise) until it disengages f...

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    28 8. Hold drum (a) firmly and turn spool (b) ccw (counterclockwise) until it stops. Do not push in on spool when turning. 9. Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. Sharpening metal blades three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the echo brush cutter. The 8-tooth blade ca...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l...

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    30 s torage warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) d...

  • Page 31: Notes

    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 31 notes.

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    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engin...

  • Page 33: Attention

    This supplement contains important information. Please keep with your operator's manual. Sup22203776 99922203776 03/05 when selecting optional blade conversion kits (99944200411, 99944200415) or combination blade/u-handle kits (99944200451, 99944200521), only use kits with this label attached. Suppl...

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    Ce supplément contient l’information importante. Veuillez le garder avec le manuel de votre opérateur. !Attention ! Ce kit a été modifié pour l’installation sur les taille-bordures echo srm-210 et srm-211. Les modèles indiqués sur cette étiquette doivent utiliser le kit pour assurer une rétention co...