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Echo SRM-265T Operator's Manual

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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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual models srm-265t x750...

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    2 copyright© 2008 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 international symbols throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what 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 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 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 comply ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 p/n 89022809560 p/n 89016054130 english translation shaft decal spanish 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 ...

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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 a b c d e d e 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. 2. Align lockin...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning blade use demands specific brush cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or u- handle, and harness can result in serious personal inju...

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    12 brush/clearing blades require: install u-handle / blade conversion kit, includes metal shield (a), shoulder harness with hip pad (c), and u-handles (d). A d grass/weed blades require: install blade conversion kit, includes metal shield (a), barrier bar (b), and shoulder harness (c). B a c note th...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 choosing the correct blade warning 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 ...

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    14 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 this manual. Warning alternative fuels, such as e-20 (20% et...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m l i 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 t i 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 ...

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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 o perator ' s m anual 17 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 / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n a n e t n i a m r e l...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: air & fuel filter repower tm kit 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is ...

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    20 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 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 rou...

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

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    22 1. Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover (a). 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 (d), from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note when cleani...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 level 3. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle s...

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    24 drive shaft 1. Loosen two (2) screws (b) and remove center locating screw (c). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the dr...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 f f b e cc i g g b h 4. Hold the spool, opening toward you. Place index finger between the two strands and wind line, tightly and evenly, in direction of arrow (e) marked "cc". 5. Stop when approximately 15-20 cm (6-8 in.) line (c) remains and...

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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 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 27 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 ...

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    28 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. Danger do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reac...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-265t length w/o cutter head ----------------------------------- 1810 mm (71.3 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) ...

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    30 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 31 notes.

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