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Echo SRM-225 Operator's Manual

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    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 serious injury. Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual model srm-225 x77222...

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    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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 3 warning the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. International symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important info...

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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 requi...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 5 warning 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 manua...

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    6 • check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is securely in place. Replace if either is damaged or miss - ing. • check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating con...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 shaft decal 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 dec...

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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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 9 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...

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    10 nylon line head installation tools required: head locking tool. 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 (a). 2. Align locking hole in ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 front handle installation tools required: torx t27 l-wrench note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. Min spacing warning moving parts can amputate fingers...

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    12 grass/weed blades require: install blade conversion kit, includes metal shield (a), barrier bar (b), and shoulder harness (c). B a c note the barrier bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The barrier bar is not a handle and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. B...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 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 ...

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    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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 handling fuel danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel...

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    16 starting cold engine 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. 1. Stop switch move stop sw...

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

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    18 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 take your unit to an echo service dealer for maintenance. To help yo...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush 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...

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    20 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush 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 electrod...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (b). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cyl...

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    22 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, wood or plastic scraper 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) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a woo...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissi...

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    24 a a lubrication level 1. Tools required: 13mm open end wrench, t27 torx l-wrench, clean rag, grease gun 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. 3. Add grease if ne...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 nylon line replacement 1. Hold drum securely. Push spool in, and turn clockwise until lock- ing peg clicks. 2. Pull spool out of drum. Clear any remaining line or debris from spool and drum. 3. Align pegs on inner drive (a) with grooves in spo...

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    26 6. Hold drum securely, and turn spool clockwise to wind line onto spool. 7. Cut remaining line loop to separate into two pieces..

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 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 shar...

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    28 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 o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 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 stor...

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    30 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-225 length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1793mm (70.6 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) height ------------------------------------------------...

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

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    32 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 engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 33 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 emissi...

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    34 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 35 notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S04011001001/s04011999999 s03912001001/s03912999999 dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...