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Echo SRM-266U Operator's Manual

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Summary of SRM-266U

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    Warning users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. 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 ser...

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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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and safety messages. The operator ...

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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 extended operation/extreme conditions 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 sensa- tions, followed by loss ...

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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 1 2 3 4 5 12 9 13 8 7 6 shaft decal 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 decal cannot be read, a new ...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. Stop switch - "slide switch" moun...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 9 o perator ' s m anual a ssembly plastic shield installation (nylon line operation) parts required: plastic debris shield, shield plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. C ontents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to p...

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    10 warning the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Align hole in upper plate (d) with notch in gear housing (g), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 11 o perator ' s m anual to advance trimmer line see maintenance section for nylon line replacement. Note to advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. Remove nylon line head note do not disassemble n...

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    12 j i e h g f d e d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (c) to gear housing. E. Retain line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation. 2. Align hole in upper plate (d) with notch in gear housing (e), and inse...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 13 o perator ' s m anual c a u - handle installation parts required: u-handle, clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer 1. Install upper u-handle and bracket on lower bracket with one (1) 8mm x 55mm bolt (a) and (1) large circular washer. Do not tighten...

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    14 f balance and adjust unit 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (a) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. Tighten harness clamp screw. 5. Loosen upper u-handle clamp screws (b), ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 15 o perator ' s m anual warning operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create sparks if the blade strikes rocks, m...

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    16 blade selection 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 injury to yourself and bystanders. Plastic/nylon grass/weed blade...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 17 o perator ' s m anual 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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    18 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 tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 19 o perator ' s m anual starting cold engine warning the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surface...

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    20 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. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburetor accord...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 21 o perator ' s m anual stopping engine 1.Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2.Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop p...

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    22 maintenance intervals component/ system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months yearly 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 23 o perator ' s m anual air filter level 1. 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 is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. ...

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    24 spark plug level 2. 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 electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not sa...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 25 o perator ' s m anual 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (a). 4. Remove engine cover (b). 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....

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    26 1. Remove 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. Note when cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata- lytic element inside m...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 27 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 emissi...

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    28 b c b d lubrication level 1. 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-fill. Drive shaft 1. Loosen two (2) screws (b) and rem...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 29 o perator ' s m anual 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) nylon line replacement 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and...

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    30 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 31 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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    32 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 33 o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-266u length ------------------------------------------------------- 1810 mm (71.3 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 690 mm (27.2 i...

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    34 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 35 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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