Echo SRM-225I manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Echo SRM-225I, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Echo SRM-225I one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Echo SRM-225I. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Echo SRM-225I should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Echo SRM-225I
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Echo SRM-225I item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Echo SRM-225I item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Echo SRM-225I alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Echo SRM-225I, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Echo service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Echo SRM-225I.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Echo SRM-225I item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    W ARNING 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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury . Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM-225 X7722273301 X772000331 1 1/09[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of help[...]

  • Page 3

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 3 W ARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “W ARNING” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b [...]

  • Page 4

    4 Physical Condition Y our 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 W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

  • Page 5

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 5 W ARNING 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 and Safety M[...]

  • Page 6

    6 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING 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 comply with all safety instructions listed in [...]

  • Page 7

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 7 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Shaft Decal P/N X505001930 P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near mufer) d e s c r I p t I o n 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 [...]

  • Page 8

    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. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted [...]

  • Page 9

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 9 c o n t e n t s 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 opening the carto[...]

  • Page 10

    10 n y l o n l I n e h e a d I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: Head Locking T ool. Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION W ear 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 not[...]

  • Page 11

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 11 f r o n t h a n d l e I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: T orx T27 L-W rench NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. MIN SP ACING W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ?[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Grass/W eed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C). B A C 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. Brush/Clearing Blades Require: Install U-Handle / [...]

  • Page 13

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 13 Choosing the Correct Blade W ARNING 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[...]

  • Page 14

    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. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

  • Page 15

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 15 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VER Y ammable. 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 ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/c[...]

  • Page 16

    16 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. W ARNING Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter ot[...]

  • Page 17

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 17 A A C D s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may [...]

  • Page 18

    18 Y our 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 maintenance. T o help you decide whether you want to DO-IT -YOURSELF or [...]

  • Page 19

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 19 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is [...]

  • Page 20

    20 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T -Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT 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 w[...]

  • Page 21

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 4. Us[...]

  • Page 22

    22 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T orx T27 L-W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean depo[...]

  • Page 23

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 23 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 emission[...]

  • Page 24

    24 A A l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 13mm Open End W rench, T27 T orx L-W rench, Clean Rag, Grease Gun Parts Requir ed: 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 -ll. Driv[...]

  • Page 25

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 25 n y l o n l I n e r e p l a c e m e n t 1. Hold drum securely . Push spool in, and turn clockwise until lock- ing peg clicks. 2. Pull spool out of drum. Clear any remaining line or debris from spool and drum. 3. Align pegs on inner drive (A) with grooves in spool[...]

  • Page 26

    26 6. Hold drum securely , and turn spool clockwise to wind line onto spool. 7. Cut remaining line loop to separate into two pieces.[...]

  • Page 27

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 27 s h a r p e n I n g m e t a l b l a d e s 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 sharp[...]

  • Page 28

    28 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re 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 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 b o r P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u [...]

  • Page 29

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 29 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 wher[...]

  • Page 30

    30 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-225 Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1793mm (70.6 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 328 mm (12.9 in.) W eight (dr[...]

  • Page 31

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 31 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmans[...]

  • Page 32

    32 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

  • Page 33

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 33 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control sys[...]

  • Page 34

    34 n o t e s[...]

  • Page 35

    G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 35 n o t e s[...]

  • Page 36

    S5491 1001001/S5491 1 002204 S08712001001/S08712 010857 ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 o a k w o o d r o a d l a k e Z u r I c h , 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 e r v I c I n g I n f o r m a t I o n p a r t s / s e r I a l n[...]