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Echo SRM-280 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: GRASS TRIMMER / BRUSH CUTTER

Summary of SRM-280

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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 opera- tor’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in s...

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    2 copyright© 2011 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 will find both easy to use and full of...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 3 o perator ' s m anual warning the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. International symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important info...

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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 5 o perator ' s m anual warning 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 manua...

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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 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 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 one c...

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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 9 o perator ' s m anual 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 nylon line head installation 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 (a). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of g...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 11 o perator ' s m anual min spacing front handle installation note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. Warning moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep ha...

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    12 note the barrier bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The barrier bar is not a handle and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. Operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning blade use demands specific brush cutter configuration. ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 13 o perator ' s m anual 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-15 (15% et...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 15 o perator ' s m anual mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close ...

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    16 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 surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop switch mov...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 17 o perator ' s m anual 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 per- sonal injury may resu...

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    18 warning moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing uni...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 19 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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    20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 21 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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    22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c), and screen (d), from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note when cle...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 23 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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    24 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 remove cent...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 25 o perator ' s m anual .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. 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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    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 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 27 o perator ' s m anual t roubleshooting 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 r a h c g n i t o...

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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 29 o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-266t length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1810 mm (71.3 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.85 in.)...

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    30 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 31 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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    32 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B ) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equi...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 33 o perator ' s m anual notes.

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    34 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 35 o perator ' s m anual notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com t42411001001/t42411999999 t42512001001/t42512999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...