Echo SRM-2100, 2110 manual

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    Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS, T ype 1E SRM - 2100, 21 10 Serial Number 982333 & Up X7532278902 89861554132 11/01 W ARNING 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.[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. M ANUAL S AFETY S YM[...]

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    4 Shaft Decal W ARNING 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 Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystande[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when opera[...]

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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 Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carp[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING 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's Manual and instructions for saf[...]

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    8 CONTENTS LIST ITEMS 1 - POWER HEAD 1 - DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 - PLASTIC BAG (CO-PACK) - 1, OPERATOR'S MANUAL - 1, SAFETY MANUAL - 1, WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD - 1, LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT - 1, PLASTIC SHIELD - 1, PLASTIC SHIELD HARDWARE --1, SHIELD PLATE --3, 5MM X 15MM SCREWS (SHIELD MTG.) - 1, ASSEMBLY TOOLS --1, 8MM X 10MM WRENCH --1,[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 SAFETY VIDEO 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 25 4 22 21 23 24 20 4[...]

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    10 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 down during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is depressed. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICA TIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with blade. L E D O M0 0 1 2 - M R S0 1 1 2 - M R S h t g n e L ) . n i 9 5 ( m m 0 0 5 1 h t d i W ) . n i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 3) . n i 6 . 3 2 ( m m 0 0 6 t h g i e H ) . n i 8 . 1 1 ( m m 0 0 3) . n i 2 . 4 1 ( m m 0 [...]

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    12 PLASTIC SHIELD INST ALLA TION (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 Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1 . Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 BLADE INST ALLA TION All Models. IMPORTANT If non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR MUST BE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" page 27 and "Specifications" page 11 of this ma[...]

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    14 Install Harness Clamp NOTE Some models require installation of Harness Clamp. If your unit does not have a clamp, follow these directions. Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench. Parts Required : Clamp, 4mm x 18mm Hexagon Head, Bolt, Link. 6 . Remove shield and gear housing as an assembly. a. Loosen two (2) screws that clamp the[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench (all models), 3mm Allen Wrench. 1 . Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2 . Loosen nut (A) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (A). 3 . Place inner cable in slo[...]

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    16 G E D F U - HANDLE INST ALLA TION Tools Required : 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Slotted Screwdriver, (3mm Hex Wrench SRM-2100 only.) Parts Required: U-Handle Kit. (SRM-2100) P/N 35130454130 NOTE On model SRM-2110 use Steps 1, 10, 11, and 13 - 17 only. 1 . Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2 . Disconnect ignition stop leads (C). 3 . Remove [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 1 1 . Secure throttle linkage and leads to drive shaft with cable clips supplied. 1 2 . Install power head and align gear box, power head and U-handles. Tighten all screws. 1 3 . Place throttle linkage in slot in bracket with one nut (A) and washer on each side of bracket. Finger tighte[...]

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    18 Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER 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 and Nylon Blades Require "Blade Conversion Kit,&q[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 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 brush or heavy woody growth, 3/4" in. (1[...]

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    20 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 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 Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury ma[...]

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    22 A ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious persona[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 2 3 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maint[...]

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    24 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning Brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER 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 the air cleaner area. 2 . Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the elem[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver supplied with unit), Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug NGK BPM-7A 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 [...]

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    26 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross-head screwdriver, soft metal brush, wooden carbon scraper. Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N 14586642031 1 . Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 25 & 26 for step by step instructions. 2 . Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC)[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2. Tools required: Slotted Screwdriver w/2 mm blade width, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regula- t[...]

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    28 LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Cross Head 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 NOT over fill. Drive Shaft 1 . Loosen two (2)[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 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 from drum. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. 3 . Use one piece of new nylon line (C) 6m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop [...]

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    30 SHARPENING MET AL 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 bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING 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 B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l [...]

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    32 2 . Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt, and debris from exterior of unit. 4 . Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5 . Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 33 NOTES[...]

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    34 NOTES[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 35 NOTES[...]

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    S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power 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, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find all three numbers on the engine housing. For future referenc[...]

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    SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR NÚMERO DE PIEZA X7532278902 (89861554132) P ARA LOS MODELO: SRM-2100 S/N 991201 y Superior , SRM-21 10 S/N 510001 y Superior Utilice por favor este suplemento manual del operador al ensamblar y manteniendo su SRM-2100 - SRM-21 10 1 D ESCRIPTION Page 7 EMISSION CONTROL 99922203535 01/02 SUP22203535 SUPPLEMENT TO O[...]