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1.

POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, and Recoil Starter.

2.

RIGHT HAND GRIP

3.

THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

4.

STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.  Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.

5.

THROTTLE TRIGGER -  Controls engine speed.  Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration,
press trigger gradually for best operating technique.

6.

U-HANDLE - Provides secure two-handed control of trimmer/brushcutter.  Required for metal blade operation.

7.

LEFT HAND GRIP

8.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes Gear Housing assembly, Blade attachment parts, Flexible Drive Cable and
Safety Decal.

9.

NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head
is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

10. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length (5 in.) after head is tapped on the ground while nylon

cutting attachment is turning. If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine
will overheat and engine damage may occur.

11. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY -  Deflects debris.  MUST be installed on unit before Nylon Line Head use

(See Assembly Instructions).  Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced
during the trimming operation.  This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.

12. BLADES - Circular steel blades for grass, weeds, or brush cutting applications.  (Harness, metal shield, and U-handle

required for blade operation.)

13. METAL BLADE SHIELD - Required when unit is equipped with blades.  Do not operate unit without shield.
14. SHOULDER HARNESS WITH HIP PAD - An adjustable shoulder strap that suspends the unit from the operator’s

shoulder.  Using the strap reduces operator fatigue and enhances safety.  Hip pad helps protect hip/leg and clothing
when using U-handle equipped units.

15. TOP GUARD - Protects operator's arm from the hot engine during normal operation.
16. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

17. FUEL TANK - Holds fuel and contains the fuel filter.
18. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
19. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts engine.  Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly.

When engine starts, return handle slowly.  DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

20. PRIMER BULB -   Primes carburetor for quick starting.  Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel

from the fuel tank, priming the carburetor for starting.  Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

21. CHOKE - Adjusts Fuel/Air ratio for starting or running engine. The choke control is located at the top of the air filter

case. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (

) to close choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (

)

position to open choke.

22. AIR CLEANER - Filters out dirt and debris in air.  Contains replaceable filter element.
23. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
24. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version and P/N 99922203508 Spanish version

are available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precau-
tions and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety
Manual for complete information on safe operation.

MODEL SRM-211U PART DESCRIPTIONS

Summary of Contents for SRM-211U

Page 1: ...MODEL SRM 211U Serial Number 06001001 06999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperand...

Page 2: ...fety Instructions 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 5 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 5 Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Emission Control 7 Description 8 Package Contents 8 SRM 211U Parts 9...

Page 3: ...e complete unit illustration found in the DESCRIPTION section will help you locate them Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot b...

Page 4: ...stop immediately after releasing throttle Keep hands and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving INSPECTBLADESBEFOREUSE DONOTUSEDAMAGED C...

Page 5: ...and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness...

Page 6: ...er 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 pre...

Page 7: ...er reach PRODUCTEMISSIONDURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations p...

Page 8: ...5mmx16mmscrews ShieldPlate GearCase ____ 1 MetalShield ____ 1 MetalShieldBracket ____ 3 5mmx15mmscrews Shield GearCase ____ 2 5mmx8mmscrews Bracket Shield ____ 4 5mmnuts Bracket Shield GearCase ____ 4...

Page 9: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 MODEL SRM 211U PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 12 13 23 11 24...

Page 10: ...it is equipped with blades Do not operate unit without shield 14 SHOULDER HARNESS WITH HIP PAD An adjustable shoulder strap that suspends the unit from the operator s shoulder Using the strap reduces...

Page 11: ...e 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 45...

Page 12: ...3 Remove locking tool Retain lower plate blade nut and cotter pin for future use with blade conversions 4 Align plastic debris shield F with the drive shaft and install on the bottom of the gear housi...

Page 13: ...d and set upper plate aside for use with blade installation Retain plastic shield shield plate and plastic shield hardware for conver sion back to nylon line operation 2 Align hole in upper plate D wi...

Page 14: ...ly 4 Insert Split Pin A in hole in PTO shaft and bend pin legs around shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut IMPORTANT Never reuse a cotter pin install a new cotter pin each time a blade is instal...

Page 15: ...orrect adjustment procedure 2 Connect ignition leads F and one ring terminal G which attaches under fan housing screw 3 Install throttle linkage into bracket clamp H and pinch snug with pliers Bend br...

Page 16: ...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 is designed for grass garden debris and thick weeds DO NOT use this blade for bru...

Page 17: ...Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue during nylon line trimming or cutting with a blade Operator safety is also enhanced by restricting trimmer moveme...

Page 18: ...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 v...

Page 19: ...nee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can occur 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp right hand grip a...

Page 20: ...rter Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Release Thrott...

Page 21: ...o h c E d e d n e m m 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...

Page 22: ...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 requir...

Page 23: ...Parts Required No parts are required if care is used during cleaning IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of...

Page 24: ...ush Wooden carbon scraper 3 and 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 GasketP NV104000360 1 Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug 2 Remove 1 screw from top guard and remove guard 3...

Page 25: ...buretor is set in compliance with applicable emission regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles Idle Speed Adjustment Idle speed adjustment may be requir...

Page 26: ...l of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft 2 Pull flexible cable from the d...

Page 27: ...lded 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...

Page 28: ...maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round ra...

Page 29: ...i t c e f e d g u l P n i 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...

Page 30: ...r spark 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten...

Page 31: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...r maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the mod...

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