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Echo SRM-225U 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. Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual model srm - 265u x7532099802 x753003262 12/09.

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    2 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 both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and sa...

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    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...

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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 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...

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    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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 7 o perator ' s m anual 1 2 3 4 5 12 9 13 8 7 6 shaft decal 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 ...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. Stop switch - "slide switch" moun...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 9 o perator ' s m anual c ontents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify...

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    10 warning the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Align hole in upper plate (d) with notch in gear housing (g), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 11 o perator ' s m anual to advance trimmer line see maintenance section for nylon line replacement. Tip: to advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. Remove nylon line head note do not disassemble n...

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    12 j i e h g f d e d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (c) to gear housing. E. Retain line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation. 2. Align hole in upper plate (d) with notch in gear housing (e), and inse...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 13 o perator ' s m anual c a u - handle installation tools required: 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex socket wrench parts required: u-handle, clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer 1. Install upper u-handle and bracket on lower bracket with one (1) 8mm x 5...

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    14 f balance and adjust unit 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (a) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. Tighten harness clamp screw. 5. Loosen upper u-handle clamp screws (b), ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 15 o perator ' s m anual blade selection 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 injury to y...

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    16 note in case of emergency, pull up on the quick release collar to dis- connect the trimmer from the harness. Fuel 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. R...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 17 o perator ' s m anual 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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    18 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 19 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 personal injury may result...

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    20 stopping engine 1.Throttle 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 if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi- tion, close choke - cold start position - to stal...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 21 o perator ' s m anual maintenance intervals component/ system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours air filter inspect/clean 1 i / c * r * choke shutter inspect/clean 1 i / c fuel filter inspe...

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    22 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 removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 23 o perator ' s m anual spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench (combination socket wrench & screw driver supplied with unit) feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug...

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    24 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover screw 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. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Rem...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 25 o perator ' s m anual 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c) and screen (d) from muffler body. Note ...

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    26 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 emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 27 o perator ' s m anual b c b d lubrication level 1. Tools required: 13 mm open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag. 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 ...

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    28 nylon line replacement level 1. Parts required: echo 2.4mm (0.095 in.) nylon trimmer line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. Sections]) echomatic pro trimmer head 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Do not push spool in. Hold drum and turn spool clockwise until peg clicks a...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 29 o perator ' s m anual 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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    30 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 roubleshooting 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 31 o perator ' s m anual danger do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. S torage warning during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable ...

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    32 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-265u length ------------------------------------------------------- 1810 mm (71.3 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 690 mm (27.2 in.) height -------------------------------------------...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 33 o perator ' s m anual 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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    34 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 35 o perator ' s m anual 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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    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. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s67311001001/s67311999999 s79912001001/s79912999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...