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Echo SRM-260 - 01-07 Operator's Manual

Summary of SRM-260 - 01-07

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    Warning danger 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 serous injury. Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual models srm-260...

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    2 copyright© 2007 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 personal condition and safety equipment international symbols important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protec- tion of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Th...

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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 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’...

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    6 equipment warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 3 p/n 89031749030 shaft decal p/n x505001930 p/n 89016006361 hot decal (near muffler) d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand a...

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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 d nylon line head installation tools required: head locking tool. Parts required: nylon line head. 1. Be sure adapter plate (c) remains on pto shaft. 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (d). 3. Thread line head onto shaft by turning...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 choosing the correct blade warning danger 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 o...

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    12 plastic/nylon blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. Do not use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 tooth weed/grass blade (p/n 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. Do not use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 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. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of t...

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    14 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 starting cold engine warning danger 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 ...

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    16 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 danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburetor...

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

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 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 cleane...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075c important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage ma...

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    20 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). 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. Remove grass an...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 1. Remove engine cover (a). See “cleaning cooling system” for step by step instructions. 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 ...

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    22 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (a) should be set to the specifications found on page 27 "specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (a) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. Warning danger whe...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 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. Do not push spool in. Hold drum and turn spool clockwise until peg clicks and disappear...

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    24 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 maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, closely inspect blade for cracks (look at the bo...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 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 o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f...

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    26 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. Warning danger do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- srm-260, srm-260s length w/o cutter head ----------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (...

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