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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODEL

SRM - 210SB

 WARNING   

   DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.  ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety
Manual (if available) with the attachment.  All manuals must be read and under-
stood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

X7712271900

X771000180
02/04

Summary of Contents for RM-210SB

Page 1: ...tionandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator s Manual with this unit and a separate Operator s Manual and Safety Manual ifavailable withtheattachment Allmanualsmustbereadandunder stood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury X7712271900 X771000180 02 04 ...

Page 2: ...n 2 The Operator s Manual 2 The Safety manual 2 Manual Safety Symbols Important Information 3 Safety 3 Decals 3 International Symbols 4 Safety Instructions 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 5 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 5 Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Emission Control 7 Description 8 Contents 8 Specifications 11 ECHO Approved Optional Equipment 12 Recommended Optional Attachments ...

Page 3: ...y mean to you SAFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer SeePARTSORDERINGinstructionsforspecificinformation Hot Decal near muffler P N 89016006361 WARNING DANGER This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improp...

Page 4: ...e unit or install attachments or parts not approved by ECHO Approved attachment information and replacement Operator s and Safety Manuals are available from yourECHOdealerorbywriting ECHO INCORPORATED 400 OAKWOODRD LAKEZURICH IL 60047 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...

Page 5: ...er hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Physical Condition Your 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 u...

Page 6: ...d and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi nation ECHO...

Page 7: ... are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual 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 ReadtheManuals Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area...

Page 8: ...yStatement ____ 1 Plastic shield ____ 1 Shieldplate ____ 3 5mmx16mmscrews shieldmounting ____ 1 T Wrench ____ 1 Lockingtool ____ 1 NylonTrimmerHead ____ 1 Safety Glasses ____ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil sample DESCRIPTION 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 missing parts ...

Page 9: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 22 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 2 6 12 12 18 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 ...

Page 10: ...g operation This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 12 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergraduallyfor best operating technique 13 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 14 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoiseand emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing ...

Page 11: ... Rotary model w purge Ignition System CDI capacitor discharge ignition SparkPlug NGKBPM 8YGap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 45lit 15 2USfl oz Starter Syst...

Page 12: ...944200610 PAS Brush Cutter Model 99944200600 WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models Serious injury may result from the use of non approved attachment combinations Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been teste...

Page 13: ...sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket NOTE Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings Short couplings fit flush to decal point E New couplings are 4 3 4 in long and fit flush to line C NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 5 Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole Insure locator ...

Page 14: ...gn holes and install three 3 5x16mmscrews 4 Install upper plate A NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Use with Plastic Shield Tools Required Head Locking Tool Parts Required Nylon Line Head 1 Be sure upper adaptor plate remains on PTO shaft 2 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool C 3 Thread line head onto shaft by turning it counter clockwise un...

Page 15: ...s C A B D A B Grass Weed Blades Require Install Blade Conversion Kit P N 99944200415 Includesmetalshield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C NOTE TheBarrierBarisNOTAHANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit 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 ...

Page 16: ...mended for ALL Trimmer Brush Cutter use The Shoulder Waist Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue The restrictive harness enhances operator safety by reducing the possibility of blade contact with the operator s hands and feet Choosing the Correct Blade Plastic Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade for ...

Page 17: ...rand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPowerBlend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty E...

Page 18: ... area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger locko...

Page 19: ...mer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure A A STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Release throttl...

Page 20: ... o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r e t l i F l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R I s k a e l m e t s y S l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I I I m e t s y S g n...

Page 21: ...rtain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwirewithoneend bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUELFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Use...

Page 22: ...iver 3mmhexwrench 25 50mm 1 or 2 in cleaning brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and g...

Page 23: ...rter and fueltank 5 Assemble components in reverse order B A C EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross head screwdriver 3 mm hex wrench soft metal brush Parts Required Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark pulg 2 Remove engine cover See Cooling System Cleaning for step by step instructions 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from enteri...

Page 24: ... required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emissions regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor sc...

Page 25: ... and failure can result 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coatwithathincoating 15ml 1 2oz of ECHO LUBETM 3 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly B C A Gear Housin...

Page 26: ...osening clamping screw C and removing set screw D 5 Remove upper flex cable F wipe clean and apply a thin coating of 1 2oz 15ml ofgrease 6 Install cable Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket 7 Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated and align set screw hole in coupling with hole in upper drive shaft 8 Install and tighten set screw D and tight...

Page 27: ...er drive Pull spool from drum DO NOT push in on spool when turning B A B A 3 Use one piece of new nylon line C 6 m 20 ft long and thread through the molded loop D on the spool Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm 6 in longer than the other 4 Hold the spool opening toward you Place index finger between the two strands and wind line tightly and evenly in direction of arrow E marked CC 5 St...

Page 28: ...ve with notches in spool and push spool into drum 7 Pull on both lines until they come free from notches F in spool B A I G G B H F F B 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 ...

Page 29: ...handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure 8 tooth Blade Tool required Flatfile preferred electricgrinderifspecialcareis used round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius ...

Page 30: ...6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R e n i g n E s n u r r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C l e u f n i e c a ...

Page 31: ...ach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 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 the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4...

Page 32: ...30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to ...

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