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Echo SRM - 230S Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Summary of SRM - 230S

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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 - 230 srm - 230s x7532098204 x753002744 12/10

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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 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 re- q...

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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 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 d...

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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. ...

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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 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 11 o perator ' s m anual min spacing front handle adjustment note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. O peration warning moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries...

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    12 operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning blade use demands specific brush cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. Warning ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 13 o perator ' s m anual a b grass/weed blades require: install blade conversion kit, includes metal shield (a), barrier bar (b), and shoulder harness (c). C note the barrier bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The barrier bar is not a handle and sh...

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    14 80 tooth brush blade(p/n 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (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 shoulder/waist harness (p/n 99944200200) use of the shoul- d...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 15 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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    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 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 personal injury may result...

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    18 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 inspect/replace 1 i * i / r * fuel cap gasket inspect/replace 1 i * r * fuel syst...

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

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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 electro...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 21 o perator ' s m anual 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to...

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    22 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note when cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata- lylic element inside muffler. 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. B c d a exhaust port cleaning lev...

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    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 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 emissio...

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    24 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 check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary, do not over...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 25 o perator ' s m anual 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 10’ (3 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 10’ (3 m) nylon line replacement 3. Align arrows on top of knob with openings...

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    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 ...

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

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    28 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 debris during transportation or when storing, otherwis...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 29 o perator ' s m anual s pecifications models -------------------------------------------------- srm-230, srm-230s length ------------------------------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm...

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    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...

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    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...

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

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    34 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 35 o perator ' s m anual 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. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s65611001001/s65611999999 s73112001001/s73112999999 s65711001001/s65711999999 s732120010...