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WARNING   

   DANGER

1. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM

THE IMPROPER USE OF STEEL BLADES.
READ AND COMPLY WITH SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL.

2. THE EIGHT TOOTH BLADE IS DESIGNED

SPECIALLY TO CUT WEED AND GRASS.
TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO KICKBACK OR
BLADE FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THIS
BLADE TO CUT BRUSH OR TREES.

3. ECHO INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES
WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND
APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH
THIS  UNIT.

STEEL BLADE OPERATIONS

Your ECHO Trimmer/Brushcutter is designed for
fast, efficient weed and brush control in areas
which are otherwise inaccessable to power
equipment. Standard configuration includes a
handle bar and nylon  line head for light trimming
and weed clearing. Two special steel blades are
available as options and recommended for use in
extended heavy weed and brush clearing
operations : -

1.Blade:weed and grass  8 tooth 20 cm (8 in)

diameter

2.Blade:brush  80 tooth 25 cm  (10 in) diameter

MOWING

The nylon line will effectively mow large areas
of heavy grass and/or weeds. Use the standard
12.5 to 15 cm ( 5 to 6 in) of line and operate at
full throttle.

When mowing cultivated areas such as lawns
hold the cutter head pararell to the gound to
avoid scalping.

SCALPING

1. The cleaning of weeds and grass right down to

the earth can be accomplished very easily with
the nylon line.

2. Scalping around trees and brushes is

particularly effective, but care should be
exercised not to bruise the bark of young and
sensitive growth.

3. In flower beds, always remenber that the nylon

line will cut in a complete circle to avoid cutting
flowers instead of weeds.

TREE

SWEEPING

1. Sweeping grass and other debris from a hard

surface can be done very quickly.

Summary of Contents for SRM-400

Page 1: ...400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich Illinois 60047 1564 Phone 847 540 8400 OPERATOR S MANUAL ECHO TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER SRM 400 WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FA...

Page 2: ...lent balance characteristics plus the available power ensures comfortable operation RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 NOMENCLATURE HAVE PARTS 4 TECHNICAL DATA 4 ASSEMBLING 5 OPERATION 7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE...

Page 3: ...Always stop the engine when refueling 5 Always remove the fuel cap slowly in order to relieve any pressure build up in the tank 6 Always restart the engine at least 3 m 10 feet away from the refuelin...

Page 4: ...wo cycle engine oil Tank capacity L 1 0 33 8 US fl oz Drive shaft Cutter Option Nylon line cutter head assembly Cutter Circular saw 25 cm 10 in Cutter Option 8 cutter blade 20 cm 8 in Gear housing 60...

Page 5: ...e assembling bolt 8 mm Handle assembling bolt 8 mm Install handle assembling bracket upper in handle assemblingbracket lower andfixhandlebytightening handle assembling bolt 8 mm lightly Handle assembl...

Page 6: ...sytooperate andtightenfirmly handle assembling bolt 8 mm and 4 right handle assembling bolts Adjustment of right handle inclination left right Loosen 4 right handle assembling bolts and insert right h...

Page 7: ...el stabilizer is added Stored two stroke fuel may separata ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use STARTING COLD ENGINE Slide switch to START RUN position as shown Push purge bulb 3 or...

Page 8: ...ull throttle In the event that the cutter strikes an obstruction or is otherwise prevented from rotating in normal operation the clutch will slip to prevent possible engine damage In this case stop th...

Page 9: ...injury WARNING DANGER BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE WORKING TOGETHER ENSURE THAT A SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWE...

Page 10: ...s observe the SAFETY RULES on Page 3 when using the unit Upper fixing plate TIGHTEN Cutting head 1 REPLACING LINE A Remove spool by turning knob clockwise right and separating parts B Thread a 6 m 20...

Page 11: ...NING DANGER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PULL THE QUICK RELEASE LATCH TO DISCONNECT THE TRIMMER FROM THE HARNESS PULL Quick release latch TRIMMING The nylon line will allow you to trim along walls and fence l...

Page 12: ...are available as options and recommended for use in extended heavy weed and brush clearing operations 1 Blade weed and grass 8 tooth 20 cm 8 in diameter 2 Blade brush 80 tooth 25 cm 10 in diameter MO...

Page 13: ...AN OBSTRUCTION DO NOT OPERATE WITH A BLADE WHICH IS BLUNT BENT FRACTURED OR DISCOLORED DUE TO OVERHEAT 5 IN THE EVENT THAT THE BLADE STRIKES AN OBSTRUCTION OR IS OTHERWISE PREVENTED FROM ROTATING IN...

Page 14: ...Gear housing Adapter plate Upeer Locking tool Nut Split pin Adapter plate Lower Assemble cutter blade properly NOTE The drive shaft is fitted with left hand threads therefore turn counterclockwise to...

Page 15: ...meter using the 80 tooth 25 cm 10 in diameter new blade Before attempting to cut ensure that the falling tree will fall away from you and if necessary tie a rope to the tree and have an assistant pull...

Page 16: ...of steel wire or the like When strainer is dirty wash it in suitable cleaning fluid or replace it Fuel strainer MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT SAM Clean as necessary Carbon deposits in cylinder exhaust por...

Page 17: ...clipper blades or circular saw are properly adjusted Trimmer line should be extended to cut off knife 3 Start engine and run several minutes to bring to operating temperature Flash choke twice during...

Page 18: ...ING refer to tables 1 and 2 Locate the problem on the following charts and repair as necessary EIGHT CUTTER BLADE Use only the blade designated by the manufacturer for this model When crack is noticed...

Page 19: ...ace or clean does not work normally Fuel pump does not operate Check impulse drilling Fuel inlet needle valve Clean clogged with dust Metering lever spring not placed Correct in dent of lever This is...

Page 20: ...y carbon Throttle is not fully open Readjust Improper setting Set properly Height of cutter uneven Correct properly Overloaded Adjust load Clutch shoe worn out Replace Table 2 Inspect and adjust every...

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