Echo SRM-211 manual

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    Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM-21 1 SRM-21 1U Serial Number 002001001 - 02999999 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. X7702272400 X770000180 06/00[...]

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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. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use,[...]

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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 EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. • Inspec[...]

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    6 FUEL W ARNING 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 caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 Eye Protection -- Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the trimmer. Hand Protection -- Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to y[...]

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    8 SAFE OPERA TION Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming n[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 Vibration and Cold -- 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 sensations followed by loss of color[...]

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    10 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 parts. Use the contents list to check for missin[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: YEHXS.0214CA DISPLACEMENT: 21.2 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH1 AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. BLADE TERMS & DEFINITIONS -- Bla[...]

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    12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 19 20 21 3 7 12 13 14 15 16 18 22 23 24 25 26 5 11[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe pl[...]

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    14 S PECIFICA TIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with blade. MODE L SRM- 2 1 1 SRM- 2 1 1U Len gt h 1770 mm ( 69. 7 in . ) Wi dt h 245 mm ( 9. 65 in . ) 680 mm ( 26. 8 in . ) He ig ht 225 mm ( 8. 86 in . ) 415 m m ( 16.3 in . ) Weigh t (d r y ) w / cu t t er h ead 5. 3 k g ( 1 1. 6 l b. ) 5. 75 k g ( 12. 7 l b. ) En gin e T y[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 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 .[...]

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    16 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" pages 32 - 33 and "Specifications" page 14 of this manual. Install Metal Shield Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 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 hou[...]

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    18 FRONT HANDLE INST ALLA TION (SRM-21 1) Tools Required: Screwdriver. 1 . Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. U - HANDLE INST ALLA TION Tools Required : 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Slotted Screwdriver, (3mm Hex Wrench SRM-211 only.) Parts Required: U-Handle Kit. (SRM-211) P/N 35130454130 NOTE On model SRM-211U use St[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 7 . Position Lower U-Handle Bracket (K) 400mm (15-3/4 in.) from engine end of drive shaft. Secure with three (3) 5mm x 30mm bolts. 8 . Install harness hook (included with Blade Conversion Kit) for blade use. Position 220 mm (8-5/8 in.) from engine end of drive shaft assembly. DO NOT tig[...]

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    20 Choosing the Correct Blade W ARNING 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,&[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 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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    22 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 (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O FC Standar[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer than 30 d[...]

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    24 DETERMINE OPERA TION AREA • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the trimmer is in use. O PERA TION • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING 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 serious personal injury may result. 1 . Stop S[...]

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    26 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 rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury m[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer 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 [...]

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    2 8 MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS / 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 n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 90008 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 accumulated dirt fro[...]

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    30 W ARNING DANGER Catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on the muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver supplied with uni[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 1 . Remove spark plug lead 2 . Loosen outer throttle cable nut (A) and remove cable from engine housing bracket slot. 3 . Remove two (2) engine cover screws at top of starter. 4 . Remove screw and arm rest (B). Lift cover (C) from engine. 5 . Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt[...]

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    32 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 emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjust[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 33 NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carbure- tor is equipped with a HI needle adjustment limiter that prevents settings outside acceptable limits. 1 . Before adjusting the carburetor, clean[...]

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    34 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) sc[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 35 NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Tools required: Head locking tool (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 0.095" Nylon Trimmer Line 12m (40 ft.) long. 1 . Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it stops. Pull spool from drum. DO NOT push in on spool when turn[...]

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    36 3 . Hold the spool, opening toward you. Place index finger between the two strands and wind line, tightly and evenly, in direction of arrow marked "CC". 4 . Stop when approximately 15-20 cm (6-8 in.) line (C) remains and place ends of line in notches (E) in spool (B). 5 . Feed ends of line through housing eyelets (F) and place spool (B[...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 37 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 (l[...]

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    38 T ROUBLESHOOTING Probl em E n g i n e -- sta rts hard E n gi n e - - does n ot st ar t Ca us e Re me d y En gi n e Cr an k s Fu el at car b u r et or No fu e l a t car b u r et or Fu el st r ain er cl og ged Fu el l in e cl ogge d C arbu r et or Cl e an Cl e an S ee y ou r EC H O deal er Fu el at cy l in de r No fu e l a t cy l in de r C arbu r [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 39 S TORAGE Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING DANGER 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, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury m[...]

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    S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER TM 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 engine housing. For future reference, write them i[...]

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    * Some Echo units may be factory pre-assembled. The nylon line head, plastic debris shield, and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre-assembled to the unit. No assembly tools are needed. The front handle may need to be re-positioned for comfortable operation. SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR 99922203624 09/02 SUP22203624 SUPPLEMENT[...]

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    99922203541 01/02 SUP22203541 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUAL P ART NUMBER X7702272400 (X770000180) FOR MODELS: SRM-2 1 1 /U S/N 0200 1 101 & UP SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR NUMERO DE PIEZA 7702272400 (X770000180) P ARA LOS MODELO: SRM-2 1 1 /U S/N 0200 1 101&UP E MISSION CONTROL California T ier 2 The emission control system fo[...]