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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODEL

SRM - 260U

Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999

WARNING

DANGER

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.

X7532093000

X753001260

11/03

Summary of Contents for SRM-260U

Page 1: ...MODEL SRM 260U Serial Number 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperand...

Page 2: ...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 Assembly 12 Plastic Shiel...

Page 3: ...cals 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 instructions on them...

Page 4: ...top immediately after releasing throttle Keep hands and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving INSPECT BLADES BEFORE USE DO NOT USE DAMAG...

Page 5: ...ent work breaks 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 dis...

Page 6: ...wer 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 pr...

Page 7: ...positions or on ladders Do not over reach EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM Engine Modification An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This...

Page 8: ...Assembly __ 1 PlasticBag co pack __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Safety Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 LimitedWarrantyStatement __ 1 Plastic shield __ 1 Tool Bag __ 1 wrench17x19 __ 1 lockin...

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

Page 10: ...talledonunitbeforeuse 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 deflectin...

Page 11: ...ineoil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 1...

Page 12: ...o remove 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 g...

Page 13: ...c shield 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 pla...

Page 14: ...end 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 installed or replaced 5 Tri CutBlade M isinstalledwithGl...

Page 15: ...and D 6 Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip E 7 Install air filter and cover BALANCE AND ADJUST UNIT 1 Loosen harness clamp screw 2 Put on harness and attach unit to har...

Page 16: ...and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer Brush Cutter use not just Blade operation The Shoulder...

Page 17: ...ewhenmixing storingor handling or 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 Alw...

Page 18: ...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 and throttle trigge...

Page 19: ...may rotate even with the throttle trigger in idle released position 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows fre...

Page 20: ...not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each...

Page 21: ...s e r r A k r a p S r e l f f u M e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 2 R I x e l F t f a h S e v i r D s l e d o M e l b a C e s a e r G 2 1 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 2 I e p o R r e t r a t S l...

Page 22: ...If element 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 10i...

Page 23: ...vel2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25or50mm 1or2in mediumbristlepaint brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating tempe...

Page 24: ...dirt 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 EX...

Page 25: ...ss carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for thi...

Page 26: ...should not turn at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result LUBRICATION Level1 Tools Required 8mmOpenEndWrench Screwdriver CleanRag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grea...

Page 27: ...ad 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 w...

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: ...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 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: ...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...

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