Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter - ECHO USA

1 Grass Trimmer/Brush CutterOperator's ManualMODELSRM-210 Serial Number 05295101 - 05999999 WARNING DANGERRead rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. echo provides an Operator'sManual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and OF 2- The Operator's Manual .. 2- The Safety manual .. 2 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3- Decals .. 3- International Symbols .. 4 Safety Instructions .. 5- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .. 5- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions .. 5- 6- Safe Operation .. 7 Emission Control .. 8- 12- Plastic Shield Installation.

2 12- Nylon Head Installation .. 12- Front Handle Installation .. 13 Pre-Operation .. 13- Operation with Blades .. 13- 17- Starting Cold Engine .. 17- Starting Warm Engine .. 18- Stopping Engine .. 19 Maintenance .. 19- Skill 19- Maintenance Intervals .. 20- Air Filter .. 21- Fuel Filter .. 21- Spark Plug .. 22- Cooling System Cleaning .. 22- Exhaust System .. 23- Carburetor Adjustment .. 24- 26- Nylon Line Replacement .. 27- Sharpening Metal Blades .. 30 Servicing 32- 32- echo Consumer Product Support .. 32- 32- Warranty Card .. 32- Additional or Replacement Manuals.

3 32 INTRODUCTIONW elcome to the echo family. This echo product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips andSAFETY OPERATOR S MANUALRead and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safeplace for future reference. It contains specifications and information foroperation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assemblyspecific to this SAFETY MANUALC opyright 2003 By echo , IncorporatedAll Rights , descriptions and illustrative material in thisliterature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-tion, but are subject to change without notice.

4 Illustra-tions may include optional equipment and accessories,and may not include all standard and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safeplace for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved withthe use of this product and what measures you should take to maketheir use Trimmer/Brush CUTTEROPERATOR'S MANUAL3 IMPORTANTThe enclosed message providesinformation necessary for the protec-tion of the enclosed message provides tipsfor use, care and maintenance of symbol accompanied by the words WARNING andDANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead toserious personal injury to operator and DANGERThis unit can be dangerous and causeserious injury if improperly used.

5 Toreduce injury risk to operator, helpersand bystanders, read and understandthe Operator's and Safety Manuals,which are provided in PELIGROEsta unidad puede ser peligrosa y producir lesionespersonales graves si no se usa en forma reducir el riesgo de lesionarse, los operadores,los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer ycomprender el Manual Del Operador y los ManualesDe Seguridad que se entregan escritos en espa TranslationShaft DecalSpanish DecalHot Surface DecalP/N 89016006361P/N 89022809560 MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATIONT hroughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safetyalerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or keywords.

6 The following is an explanation of those symbols and keywords and what they mean to circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shownwithin the circle is these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals arelegible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. Ifa decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific DecalWARNING DANGER This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperlyused. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, readand understand the Operator's and Safety manuals.

7 Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted evenwith shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wearANSI approved eye protection. Always wear hearing protection when operating unit. Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting a 50 ft. (15M) radius, DANGER ZONE surrounding theoperator. ONLY the operator, dressed in proper protective clothingshould be in the DANGER ZONE. Beware of KICKOUT (blade thrust) when using blades. Special precautions are necessary for blade operation, see your Operator'sand Safety Manuals. ONLY install echo approved blades on BrushCutters (SRM) models equipped with proper blade shield, U-handles,harness, blade collar, nut and cotter pin.

8 Blade/Cutting attachment does not stop immediately after releasingthrottle. Keep hands and feet clear of blade/cutting attachment unlessengine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving. INSPECT BLADES BEFORE USE. DO NOT USE DAMAGED, CRACKED, BENT, DULL ORIMPROPERLY SHARPENED BLADES. Do not remove shields, modify the unit or install attachments or partsnot approved by echo . Approved attachment information andreplacement Operator's and Safety Manuals are available from yourECHO dealer or by writing: echo , INCORPORATED,400 OAKWOOD RD., LAKE ZURICH, IL SYMBOLSP/N 89016054130 HotSurfaceCarburetorAdjustment- Idle speedCarburetorAdjustment- High speedmixtureDESCRIPTIONSYMBOLSYMBOL"WARN ING, SEEOPERATOR'SMANUALWear eye, ear and headprotectionEmergencyStopFuel and oilmixtureFinger SeveringCarburetorAdjustment- Low speedmixturePrimerBulbIgnitionON/OFFWear hand andfoot protectionSafety/AlertKeep bystanders and helpersaway 15 m (50 ft.)

9 DO NOT smokenear NOT allowflames or sparksnear Control"Cold Start"Position(Choke Closed)Choke Control"Run"Position(Choke Open)Do not useblades. Stringline onlyGRASS Trimmer/Brush CUTTEROPERATOR'S MANUAL5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENTWARNING DANGERU sers of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautionsare not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating ConditionYour 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 unit only if you are physically and ProtectionWear eye protection that meets ANSI or CErequirements whenever you operate the ProtectionWear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve yourgrip on the blower handle.

10 Gloves also reduce thetransmission of machine vibration to your ProtectionECHO recommends wearing hearing protection wheneverunit is ClothingWear snug fitting, durable clothing; Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, and sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles: DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT long hair away from engine and blower hair with cap or Humid WeatherHeavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue,which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work forearly morning or late afternoon hours when temperaturesare OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONSV ibration and ColdIt is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon, whichaffects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about byexposure to vibration and cold.