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Echo SRM-236ES Operator's Manual

Summary of SRM-236ES

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    1cover english operator's manual grass-trimmer/brushcutter srm-236es warning read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury..

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    2 contents for safe use of your product ............................................................................................... 3 description .......................................................................................................................... 8 before you start ...........

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    3 for safe use of your product for safe use of your product important information warning please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product. About your operator's manual  this manual contains necessary information about the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your prod...

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    4 for safe use of your product vibration and cold  it is believed that a condition called raynaud's phenomenon 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 ...

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    5 for safe use of your product warning notices other indicators symbols environment of use and operation do not use the product: Œ under poor weather conditions. Œ on steep slopes or in places which give no secure foothold and are thus slippery. Œ at night or in dark places with poor visibility.  ...

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    6 for safe use of your product wear foot protection and gloves petrol and oil mixture emergency stop choke control "cold start" position (choke closed) warning! Thrown objects! Choke control "run" position (choke open) warning, side thrust carburettor adjustment - idle speed usage without shield not...

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    7 for safe use of your product safety decal(s) Πthe safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what the decal means before using your product. Πif the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage, or peels off and is l...

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    8 description description 1. Angle transmission having two gears to change the angle of rotating axis. 2. Cutting attachment nylon line cutting head for cutting grass and weed. 3. Cutting attachment 3 cutter blade for cutting grass, garden debris and weeds. 4. Shield device to protect the operator f...

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    9 before you start before you start packing list Πthe following parts are packed separately in the packing box. Πwhen you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains. Πcontact your dealer if anything is missing or broken. 1. Engine and shaft tube 2. Shield (for nylon line cutti...

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    10 before you start assembly loop handle version loop handle assembly assemble loop handle (a) and bracket (c) to drive shaft assem- bly. Position handle in comfortable operating position and tighten bolts (b). Installation of shield 1. Fit bracket (a) to mounting portion of angle transmission and f...

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    11 before you start 3. Thread nylon line cutting head (b) onto shaft (anticlockwise) until it is tight. 4. Remove locking tool (c). U-handle version u-handle assembly 1. Install handle assembling bracket (upper) (a) in handle as- sembling bracket (lower) (d) and fix handle by tightening handle assem...

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    12 before you start method to change shield Œ there are two types of shields : namely one used exclusively for nylon line cutting head and another one used exclusively for metal blade. When using nylon line cutting head, use the shield for nylon line cutting head. 1. Remove bolt (m5×20) (a) on the r...

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    13 before you start adjusting the balance adjusting the shoulder harness Πthe accompanying shoulder harness is suitable for people of standard adult physique, who are 150 cm - 195 cm in height and 60 cm - 140 cm in waist size. Πuse a shoulder harness when provided or when recommend- ed in this man...

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    14 before you start preparing the fuel fuel Πrecommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for iso-l-egd standard (iso/cd 13738), jaso fc,fd grade and echo premium 50 : 1 oil. Πdo not mix directly in engine fuel tank. Fuel supply Πdo not add so much fuel that it reaches the mouth of the fuel tank (a). ...

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    15 engine operation engine operation starting the engine starting a cold engine (connect the spark plug cap if the product has been in storage for a long period of time.) 1. Remove the blade cover. 2. Placing the product on level ground, check to ensure that the cutting attachment does not come into...

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    16 engine operation 5. Move the choke lever (f) to the "cold start" (e) position. 6. Alternately press and release the purge bulb (h) until the fuel is sucked up into it. 7. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull- ...

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    17 trimming operation trimming operation danger  always stop the engine when a cutting attachment jam occurs. Severe injury can occur if a jam is removed and the cutting attachment suddenly starts.  do not operate the product without the shield in place. Any objects that ricochet off the cutting a...

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    18 trimming operation using shoulder harness always mount the trimmer correctly using the shoulder har- ness. Πbuckle waist belt. Belt should be snug. Πattach product to harness. Πloop handle version place shoulder harness over left shoulder and adjust straps so the quick release pin rests just b...

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    19 trimming operation scything Πthis is the cutting or mowing of large grassy areas by sweep- ing or swinging the trimmer in a level arc. Use a smooth, easy motion. Do not try to hack or chop down the grass. Tilt the ny- lon line cutting head to direct the debris away from you on the scything strok...

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    20 trimming operation basic trimming operation with metal blade scything weeds Πthis is cutting by swinging the cutting attachment in a level arc. It can quickly clear areas of field grass and weeds. Scy- thing should not be used to cut large, tough weeds or woody growths. Πif a sapling or shrub b...

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    21 maintenance and care maintenance and care servicing guidelines maintenance and care cleaning air filter 1. Close choke. Loosen air cleaner cover knob and remove air cleaner cover (b). 2. Remove air filter (a) (air filter is located inside air cleaner cover). 3. Brush dirt from filter or clean wit...

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    22 maintenance and care replacing fuel filter 1. Use a piece of metal wire or the like to pick up fuel filter (a) through fuel tank opening. 2. Pull old filter from fuel line (b). 3. Install new fuel filter. Carburettor adjustment every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tun...

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    23 maintenance and care Πremove dust and dirt from between fins (a). Πbefore each use, remove accumulated debris from bottom en- gine intake grille located between the fuel tank and starter. Cleaning silencer 1. Remove the silencer cover. 2. Remove the spark arrester screen cover (c) and the scree...

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    24 maintenance and care angle transmission 1. Remove the plug (a) and drain screw (b) from the angle transmission (c). 2. Add grease into the transmission until old grease is pushed out. If necessary, use a low pressure pump. 3. Reinstall the drain screw and plug. Checking the blade Πuse only blade...

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    25 maintenance and care replacing nylon line 1. Press "retaining pawls" (at two places) inward and remove cover. It is easier to remove one after another. 2. Remove spool. 3. When nylon line on the spool is almost exhausted, remove remaining line from spool and wind "new line" according to the proce...

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    26 maintenance and care 9. Fit cover and housing together. (c) align "eyelets" of cover with "recesses" of housing, and (d) press pawls of housing into respective window of cover until the pawls are firmly fit- ted into the windows. Troubleshooting table danger  make sure each outer periphery of pa...

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    27 maintenance and care storage long-term storage (30 days or more) 1. Remove any fuel from the fuel tank. 2. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a number of times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb. 3. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes to a natural stop. 4. Move ...

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    28 specifications specifications these specifications are subject to change without notice. Srm-236es l u external dimensions: length × width × height mm 1770 × 340 × 330 1775 × 710 × 395 mass: unit without cutting attachment and shield (iso 11806) unit with fuel, specified cutting attachment, shiel...

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    29 x772-000911 x772227-6301 2012 1notes and rear cover memorandum.

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    30 x772-000911 x772227-6301 2012 memorandum.

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    31 x772-000911 x772227-6301 2012 memorandum.

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    32 x772-000911 x772227-6301 2012 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8760, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145. Printed in japan 1209a 0556 es ©.