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Echo SRM-260 - 12-03 Operator's Manual

Summary of SRM-260 - 12-03

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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 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 o perator ' s m anual 3 this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is pr...

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    4 shaft decal warning danger • this unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the operator's and safety manuals. • blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield i...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 5 s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger trimmer/brush cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper cloth...

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    6 repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive str...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 safe operation 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 wit...

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    8 d escription 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 opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notif...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 9 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 prevent...

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    10 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- srm-260, srm-260s length w/o cutter head ----------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height -------------------------------------...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 a ssembly plastic shield installation (for nylon line operation) tools required: screwdriver. Parts required: plastic shield, shield plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws. Note the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install ...

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    12 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 out and injury to yourself and bystanders. Operation wi...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 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...

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    14 p re - o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meet...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 o peration 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 ob...

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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: cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) parts required: 90030 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 the air cle...

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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 (combination socket wrench and screw driver), feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075c 1. Remove spark plug and ...

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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 10 "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 warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l...

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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...

  • Page 27: Notes

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

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo p...