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Echo SRM - 280U Operator's Manual

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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 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 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 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 i...

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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 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 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 o perator ' s m anual 7 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 can be ordered from your echo de...

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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 o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify...

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    10 a ssembly plastic shield installation (nylon line operation) parts required: plastic debris shield, shield plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. 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....

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 important semi-automatic line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation with excessive line length. To advance trimm...

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    12 a c b 1. If installed, remove nylon line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield: a. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (a). B. Remove line head (b) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft. C. ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 install blade parts required: upper plate w/ 20 mm pilot, lower plate, 10 mm nut w/l.H. Threads, 2 x 25 mm cotter pin, blade. 1. Install upper plate (d) on splined pto shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires upper plate (d) with 20...

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    14 throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (a). 3. Loosen nuts (b) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (b). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement a...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 o peration balance and adjust unit 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp (a) up or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. Tighten h...

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    16 plastic/nylon grass/weed 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 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 or lar...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 note in case of emergency, pull up on the quick release collar to dis- connect the trimmer from the harness. Fuel notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or...

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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 o perator ' s m anual 19 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 o perator ' s m anual 21 a m aintenance 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...

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    22 maintenance intervals component/ system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours 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/repla...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 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 o perator ' s m anual 25 1. Remove air cleaner cover. 2. Remove spark plug lead. 3. Remove (2) muffler cover screws 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....

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    26 b c d exhaust port cleaning level 2. Parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eyeplate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean de...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 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 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 recoat with a thin coating[15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the driv...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 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. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Do not push spool in....

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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 o perator ' s m anual 31 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 o perator ' s m anual 33 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-280u length ------------------------------------------------------- 1805 mm (71.1 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 700 mm (27.6in...

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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 o perator ' s m anual 35 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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    36 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 o perator ' s m anual 37 notes.

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    38 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 39 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 s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts...