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Echo TRIMMER ATTACHMENT SRM-261SB Operator's Manual

Summary of TRIMMER ATTACHMENT SRM-261SB

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    Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual model srm - 261sb serial number 06001001 - 06999999 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. X753209010...

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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 s...

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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...

  • Page 4: Warning          Danger

    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 operators and safety manuals. • blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in...

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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 or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing ...

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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 st...

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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. Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator'...

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    8 d escription 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 your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing...

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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 preven...

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    10 s pecifications * install and use u-handle when operating any model with blade. Model ----------------------------------------------------- srm-261sb shaft length ------------------------------------------------ 1825 mm (71.9 in.) unit width -------------------------------------------------- 245 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 echo approved optional attachments srm edger attachment #99944200470 srm cultivator attachment #99944200510 srm trimmer attachment #99944200540 srm hedge clipper attachment #99944200480 srm power pruner attachment #99944200530 prosweep attachm...

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    12 tools required: none parts required: power head shaft, lower shaft assembly 1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (a) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock- out position. 3. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (b) to decal assem...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 plastic shield installation (for nylon line operation) tools required: screwdriver. Parts required: plastic shield, shield plate, three (3) 5mm x 15mm screws. Note the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shie...

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    14 heavy-duty use - plastic, nylon, or metal blades: install u-handle / blade conversion kit, p/n 99944200561 - includes metal shield (a), shoulder harness with hip pad (b), and u-handles (d). P re - o peration operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning danger bla...

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

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    16 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 meeting iso-l-egd (iso...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 o peration starting cold engine warning danger the cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise ser...

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    18 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 cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjus...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 stopping engine 1. Release throttle. Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi...

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    2 0 maintenance intervals / 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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carbure...

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    22 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench (combination socket wrench & screw driver supplied with unit) feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Soft metal brush. Parts required: spark plug, ngk bpm-8y p/n 15901019830 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode....

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 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 ...

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    24 1. Remove engine cover (a). See “cleaning cooling system” pages 22 & 23 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 (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon de...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 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 emissio...

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    26 a b c b a lubrication level 1. Tools required: 8 mm open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag. Parts required: echo ® lube 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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 nylon line replacement level 1. Parts required: echo 0.095" nylon trimmer line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (a) and turn spool (b) cw (clockwise) until it stops. Pull spool f...

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    28 8. Hold drum (a) firmly and turn spool (b) ccw (counterclockwise) until it stops. Do not push in on spool when turning. 9. Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. Sharpening metal blades three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the echo brush cutter. The 8-tooth blade ca...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 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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    30 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 31: Notes

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

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    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engin...