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Echo SRM-2305 Operator's Manual
Summary of SRM-2305
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Warning danger read instructions carefully and follow rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. © 2005 x771-000 54 2 x771 227-540 2 english gb operator’s manual grass trimmer/ brushcutter srm-2305 printed in japan 0512bkf 1052 es.
Page 2: Introduction
2 srm-2305 introduction echo grass trimmers/brushcutters are lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined units designed for weed control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas difficult to control by any other means. Contents introduction ..........................................................
Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
3 srm-2305 rules for safe operation training warning danger grass trimmers and brushcutters can throw small gravel, stone, glass, metal or plastic objects as well as the material being cut. Read these “rules for safe operation” with care. Follow instructions in the operator’s manual. Operator’s manu...
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4 srm-2305 a) slide suspension point up and down the tube to find the right balance. Rotate the clamp to level the cutting attachment and shield. Lock in position. If the suspension point is a free-spinning type, the unit may tend to roll over sideways, however, you should still level the attachment...
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5 srm-2305 do not start engine near fuelling spot fuel it is highly flammable. A) use an appropriate type of fuel container. B) do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near to fuel supplies. C) the fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized before...
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6 srm-2305 warning danger eye protection should be considered for everyone in the zone of risk. Risk of eye injury diminishes with distance. Do not raise the cutting attachment above knee height. If raised higher, the cutting attachment will be more directly in line with your face. Thrown objects ma...
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7 srm-2305 when the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment stops before the unit is set down. A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin after the engine is shut off or throttle control is released. If the cutting attachment rotates after throttle is returned to idle, c...
Page 8: Rules For Safe Operation
8 srm-2305 vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenom- enon 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, followed by loss of colour and numbness ...
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9 srm-2305 wires can catch and flap around • always use the blade suited for the job. • do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign objects with the blade. • do not cut into the ground with the blade. • if blade strikes an obstruction, stop engine immedi- ately and inspect blade for dam...
Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation
10 srm-2305 scalping and edging: both of these are done with the line head or line disc tilted at a steep angle. Scalping is removing top growth, leaving the earth bare. Edging is trimming the grass back where it has spread over a pavement or driveway. During both edging and scalping, hold the unit ...
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11 srm-2305 warning danger use extreme caution when operating over bare spots and gravel, because the line can throw small rock particles at high speeds. The shield on the unit cannot stop objects which bounce or ricochet off hard surfaces. Do not trim near cars or pedestrians. Always wear proper ey...
Page 12: Description
12 srm-2305 description 1 operator’s manual included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 2 angle transmission having two gears to change the angle of rotating axis. 3 3 cutter blade for cutting grass, garden debris and weeds. 4 s...
Page 13: Assembling
13 srm-2305 assembling handle assembling bolt (8 mm) handle assembling bracket (lower) to engine washer install handle assembling bracket (upper) in handle assembling bracket (lower) and fix handle by tightening handle assembling bolt (8 mm) lightly. Adjust inclination of handle to adequate position...
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14 srm-2305 warning danger if worn nut and cup for blade are used, there is a danger of blade getting loose. Replace them with new ones. Method to change shield (for nylon line) remove screw (m5×18) on the right side of the shield and slide the shield to the left and remove it. Put shield of another...
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15 srm-2305 nylon line cutting attachment type: f-4/10 thread: left-hand thread m10 × 1.25 pitch adjusting nylon line • make sure there is no bystander within 15 m radius and pay enough attention to objects in the surroundings before starting operation. • do not rotate the cutting head at more than ...
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16 srm-2305 (8) pull out the line from cover. (a) remove the line from “respective notch of spool”, and (b) pass it through “groove of respective eyelet”. (9) fit cover and housing together. (c) align “eyelets” of cover with “recesses” of housing, and (d) press pawls of housing into respective windo...
Page 17: Fuel
17 srm-2305 fuel • fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air- cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. • recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for i...
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18 srm-2305 stopping engine • release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. • place ignition switch in “stop” position. Warning danger if engine does not stop, close choke to stall engine. Have your echo dealer inspect and repair ignition switch before using the unit. Always disconnect the spar...
Page 19: Maintenance and Care
19 srm-2305 cleaning air filter • close choke. Loosen screw and remove air cleaner cover. • remove air filter (air filter is located inside air cleaner cover). • brush dirt from filter or clean with compressed air. • reinstall filter. • reinstall cover and tighten screw. Air filter air cleaner cover...
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20 srm-2305 cleaning silencer • clean deposits from silencer and tighten two bolts. Angle transmission • remove plug from angle transmission. • add grease, if necessary, using low pressure pump. • reinstall plug. Angle transmission check spark plug • check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm. • i...
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21 srm-2305 checking the nylon line cutting attachment (1) make sure each periphery of the 2 retaining pawls of housing spreads almost fully up to the outer periphery of the respective cover window. (2) check mount of cutting head on trimmer and tighten if it is loose. (3) check the cutter head for ...
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
22 srm-2305 cause • fuel filter clogged • fuel line clogged • carburettor • carburettor • fuel mixture is too rich • ignition switch off • electrical problem • spark gap incorrect • covered with carbon • fouled with fuel • spark plug defective • internal engine problem • air filter dirty • fuel filt...
Page 23: Storage
23 srm-2305 note • for future reference, you should keep this operator’s manual. • if this operator’s manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from your echo dealer. • when renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it, always include thi...
Page 24: Specifications
24 srm-2305 srm-2305 mass : unit without cutting attachment, empty tank kg 5.6 unit with specified cutting attachment, empty tank kg 6.0 unit with specified cutting attachment, full tank kg 6.3 volume : fuel tank l 0.4 cutting attachment : specified blade diameter mm 230 specified blade thickness mm...
Page 25: Grass-Trimmer/brushcutter
25 srm-2305 declaration “ce” of conformity the undersigned manufacturer: kioritz corporation 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome ohme ; tokyo 198-8711 japan declares that the hereunder specified new unit: grass-trimmer/brushcutter brand : echo type : srm-2305 complies with: *the requirements of directive 98/37/e...
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7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8711, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145..