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X750-005 26 2
X750216-1602

ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
Phone : 847-540-8400

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

TRIMMER/

BRUSHCUTTER

SRM-400U

         WARNING       DANGER

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Printed in Japan 0504rd 0419 ES

Summary of Contents for SRM-400U

Page 1: ...ad Lake Zurich Illinois 60047 1564 Phone 847 540 8400 OPERATOR S MANUAL TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER SRM 400U WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COU...

Page 2: ...8 LONG TERM STORAGE 20 CONTENTS The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This manual pr...

Page 3: ...4 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 refueli...

Page 4: ...pacity 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 degree bevel gears ratio 1...

Page 5: ...ssembling bolt 8 mm Handle assembling bolt 8 mm Install handle assembling bracket upper in handle assembling bracket lower and fix handle by tightening handle assembling bolt 8 mm lightly Handle assem...

Page 6: ...assembling bolts and insert right hand U handle into right handle assembling bracket toward direction of arrow Fix the right hand U handle by tightening 4 right handle assembling bolts lightly Right...

Page 7: ...tion as shown Push purge bulb 3 or 4 times or until constant flow of fuel is visible in fuel return line Move choke lever to COLD START Close position Press the decompression device Pull starter handl...

Page 8: ...rottle 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 the engi...

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: ...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 f...

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: ...s 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 M...

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: ...rwise the thread of nut could be broken Gear housing Adapter plate Upper Locking tool Nut Split pin Adapter plate Lower Assemble cutter blade properly NOTE The drive shaft is fitted with left hand thr...

Page 15: ...ameter 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 pul...

Page 16: ...es Pick up fuel strainer through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When strainer is dirty wash it in suitable cleaning fluid or replace it CYLINDER FINS Check periodically Clogged...

Page 17: ...rature Flash choke twice during warm up to clear any air from the fuel system 4 Idle Speed Adjustment Start engine turn idle speed adjustment screw clockwise CW until the cutting attachment begins to...

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: ...tank cap Replace 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...

Page 20: ...ct properly Overloaded Adjust load Clutch shoe worn out Replace Table 2 Inspect and adjust every part of the unit Completely clean every part and repair if necessary Apply thin coating of oil on metal...

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