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RIMMER

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ANUAL

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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 on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.  Move switch FORWARD to

RUN, BACK to STOP.

5.

FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must be posi-

tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.

6.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly, Front (loop,

left hand) Handle assembly, steel drive shaft and Safety Decal.

7.

NYLON CUTTER HEAD - 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.

8.

CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is

operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and engine damage may

occur.

9.

PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack).   MUST be installed on unit before use,

see Assembly Instructions.  Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just

above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera-

tion.  This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration, press trigger gradually

for best operating technique.

11. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

12. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.

13. 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.

14. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

15. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - 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.

16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

17. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-

tor 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.

18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

19. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case.  Move choke lever  to "Cold Start" (

) to

close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "Run" (

) position to open choke.

20. 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.

Summary of Contents for SRM-260 - 11-03

Page 1: ...ber 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operati...

Page 2: ...r 18 FuelFilter 18 SparkPlug 19 CoolingSystemCleaning 19 ExhaustSystem 20 Carburetor Adjustment 21 Lubrication 22 NylonLineReplacement 23 Sharpening Metal Blades 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 Servi...

Page 3: ...these safety decals on your unit The 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 inst...

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: ...ng Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DONOTWEARSHORTS DONOTWEARTIES SCARVES JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with non skid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED EXTEN...

Page 6: ...g 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 c...

Page 7: ...ders Do not over reach EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines is EM Engine Modification An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY i...

Page 8: ...eeded and the nylon line head plastic debris shield and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre assembled to the unit Only the front handle may need to be re positioned for comfortable op...

Page 9: ...st be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 10 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 11 SPARKPLUG Provides...

Page 10: ...ne 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 58lit 19 6USfl oz S...

Page 11: ...late B on shield align holes Install three 3 screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case 4 Assemble adapter plate C onto PTO shaft NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required HeadLockin...

Page 12: ...instructions included in optional kits Grass Weed Blades Require InstallBladeConversionKit P N99944200415 Includes metal shield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C NOTE The Barrier Bar is NOT A HA...

Page 13: ...2 in diameter 22ToothClearingBlade 99944200130 isdesignedfordensethickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recomme...

Page 14: ...storingor handling otherwise serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always...

Page 15: ...Cold Start Position 3 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat c...

Page 16: ...il fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Start 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 C...

Page 17: ...e D 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...

Page 18: ...can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required Fuellinehook 200 250mm 8 10in lengthof...

Page 19: ...ING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatu...

Page 20: ...rt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order EXHA...

Page 21: ...maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine B...

Page 22: ...dWrench Screwdriver CleanRag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease Gear Housing 1 Clean all loose debris from gear box 2 Remove plug A and check level of grease 3 Add grease if...

Page 23: ...ead 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...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...r u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l...

Page 26: ...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 persona...

Page 27: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...nce 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 model and ser...

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