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SAFETY

SRM-410X

6

X7502168400

© 11/20 ECHO Incorporated

Note: Not all symbols will appear on your unit.  

Hot Surface

Fuel and Oil Mixture

AVOID KICKOUT

Keep Bystanders At Least 15 m (50 

ft.) Away

Beware Thrown Objects Wear Eye 

Protection

DO NOT Allow 

Flames or Sparks 

Near Fuel

Ignition

ON / OFF

DO NOT Smoke 

Near Fuel

Purge Bulb

Choke Control 

“RUN” Position 

(Choke Open)

Choke Control 

“COLD START” 

Position (Choke 

Closed)

Keep Feet Away

From Blade

Rotating Cutting 

Attachment

Keep Bystanders and Helpers 

Away 15 m (50 ft.)

Thrown Objects

Direction of Blade

DO NOT USE 

LINE HEADS - 

Blades Only

DO NOT USE 

BLADES - Line 

Heads Only

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Summary of Contents for SRM-410X

Page 1: ... Trimmer Brushcutter The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...17 Shield Installation 18 Line Head Installation 19 Balance and Adjust Unit 19 Operation 20 Operation With Blades 21 Blade Selection 22 Fuel 24 Starting Cold Engine 27 Starting Warm Engine 28 Stopping Engine 30 Applications 30 Operating Techniques Nylon Line Head 30 Operating Techniques Metal or Plastic Blade 31 Reaction Forces 32 Blade Cutting Problems 34 Maintenance 34 Skill Levels 35 Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...peration maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www echo usa com manuals OR https www shindaiwa usa com manuals SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are av...

Page 4: ...ial number of your unit Product Registration Register your ECHO equipment on line at www echo usa com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you Additional Literature In addition to finding information online information is available from your ...

Page 5: ...ssage provides information necessary for the protection of the unit Note This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor A...

Page 6: ...rotection DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Purge Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Keep Feet Away From Blade Rotating Cutting Attachment Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft Thrown Objects Direction of Blade DO NOT USE LINE HEADS Blades Only DO NOT USE BLADES Line Heads Only Symbol Descript...

Page 7: ... area otherwise serious personal injury might occur Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you are tired or sick If you are taking medication If you have taken alcoho...

Page 8: ... who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide protection against dust plant debris and other plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothi...

Page 9: ...injury Failure to follow instructions can result in painful wrist hand arm injuries It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions...

Page 10: ...do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately...

Page 11: ...a risk of injury from thrown objects Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection If you are approached stop the engine and cutting attachment When a bladed unit is used there is the added risk of injury to bystanders being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the blade Keep A Firm Grip Always hold throttle handle and support handle ...

Page 12: ...tachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Manufacturer recommended flexible non metallic line is installed in the trimmer head Assure that throttle trigger throttle trigger lockout and stop switch all work properly Check that handle and harness if included are installed and adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly Section for proper adjustment Moving parts can amputat...

Page 13: ...ally Check fuel system fuel lines vent grommet fuel tank and fuel cap for leaks especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using EMISSION CONTROL EXHAUST EVAPORATIVE CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for ...

Page 14: ...l varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual ...

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Page 16: ...ts list to check for missing parts 1 Power Head 2 Throttle Handle For Right Hand 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout 4 Stop Switch 5 Support Handle For Left Hand 6 Drive Shaft Assembly 7 Nylon Cutter Head 8 Debris Shield With Cut off Knife 9 Cut off Knife 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Spark Plug 12 Arm Rest 13 Recoil Starter Handle 14 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 15 Fuel Tank 16 ...

Page 17: ...be at least 10 in 250 mm from center of rear handle grip 2 Adjust support handle A position for comfortable operation and tighten screws C securely 1 Lower Handle Bracket with Barrier Bar 4 Bolts handle to shaft 4 Nuts handle to shaft 1 Shield Base 1 Shield Plate 3 Screws shield to gear case 1 Shield W Cut Off Knife 1 Shield W O Cut off Knife 1 Shoulder Harness 1 Nylon Line Head 1 Warranty Stateme...

Page 18: ...re shield base with shield plate F and screws G 2 Slide shield with cut off knife H onto shield base Secure shield with bolt I and nut J Changing Shields 1 Remove bolt I and nut J 2 Press tab K and slide shield with cut off knife off shield base 3 Install shield without cutoff knife as in previous section D E F G H I J H I J K ...

Page 19: ...aft M 2 Align hole in fixing plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool N 3 Thread line head O onto PTO shaft by turning it counterclockwise until head is tight against fixing plate Balance and Adjust Unit 1 Loosen harness clamp screw 2 Put on harness and attach unit to harness L M N O N A ...

Page 20: ...g parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start...

Page 21: ...a barrier bar or restrictive harness U Handle ensures a higher safety factor Do Not install blades on GT Curved Shaft model trimmers Use only ECHO approved parts Failure to use the correct parts can cause the blade to fly off Seriously injury to the operator and or bystanders can occur Arbor diameter of upper blade plate must match arbor diameter of blades Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Blade Tri Cut Gra...

Page 22: ...used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury Blades MUST be sharp Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders Never use an edging blade circular saw blade or any other type of unapproved blade 3 Tooth Grass Weed Blades may be used wherever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade...

Page 23: ...er Waist Harness Use of the shoulder waist harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer brushcutter use not just blade operation The shoulder waist harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue During blade operation the same fatigue reduction is achieved Safety to the operator is also enhanced by reducing th...

Page 24: ...ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil such as ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meet these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 ...

Page 25: ...sen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leaka...

Page 26: ...e the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel s...

Page 27: ...entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control If a protective blade cover is used ALWAYS remove blade cover before starting equipment 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke lever B to COLD START position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an ad...

Page 28: ... until engine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in RUN position after 2 3 pulls repeat instructions 2 6 7 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up grip throttle handle and support handle Depress the throttle trigger lockout and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating sp...

Page 29: ...in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an additional four or five times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 2 3 pulls use Cold Start Procedure A B C D E ...

Page 30: ...T model trimmers Operating Techniques Nylon Line Head Nylon line heads may be used for trimming scything edging and scalping of grass and light weeds Trimming Feed the spinning line into the material to be cut Tilt the line head to one side to direct cutting debris away from you Model SRM PAS SB TX C T Straight shaft counter clockwise line head rotation Tilt the cutting head down on the right side...

Page 31: ...ows in direction of line head rotation Change line head position to assure debris flow is directed away from operator Keep cutting line away from wire fences to avoid entanglement Operate trimmer only with cutting head below knee height Operating Techniques Metal or Plastic Blade Brush cutter blades may be used to cut and trim a wide variety of materials refer to the blade selection section for de...

Page 32: ...d possibly lose control of the unit Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut Push or Pull Kickout During normal use operating a brushcutter with a circular metal blade can produce sudden strong reaction forces that are difficult to control Strong reaction forces can ca...

Page 33: ...l away from the operator if the point of cutting resistance is on the left side of the blade If the point of cutting resistance is on the right side of the blade the equipment will push back toward the operator In both examples the reactive force is in the opposite direction of blade rotation at the contact point where resistance occurs Kickout Kickout is also a reactive force caused by resistance...

Page 34: ...om the cut in a straight line motion Use caution when releasing the tree to avoid being struck by spring back or falling Inspect the blade for damage before proceeding Sharpen teeth if dull or replace blade if cracked bent missing teeth or otherwise damaged To prevent binding Keep blades sharp Avoid excessive pressure during cuts Don t exceed cutting capacity of blade Don t use blades with damaged...

Page 35: ... want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed see your Dealer for repairs The use of emission control components other than those specifically designed for this unit is a violation of federal law Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 S...

Page 36: ...placement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Air Filter Level 1 Parts Required Tune Up Kit Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace Blade Inspect Replace 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 3 1 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect Fuel Cap Gasket Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace Muffler Spark Arrestor 2 Cylinder ...

Page 37: ...ainst case Air filter seal is distorted worn or damaged Air filter element has holes or other damage Air filter element is saturated with dirt Air filter element is soaked with fuel mix 5 If air filter is in good condition and can be cleaned and reused lightly brush debris from air filter element or blow filter element clean using low pressure 40 psi or less compressed air directed at inside of fi...

Page 38: ...al low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fines up to 37 500 may be enforced for using an un certified replacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Parts Required Tune Up Kit Use only NGK BPM7A spark plug BPMR7A in Canada otherwis...

Page 39: ...ss build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Remove engine cover B DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the c...

Page 40: ...t D and screen E from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the c...

Page 41: ...s or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhau...

Page 42: ... in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized dealer 1 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Specifications page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counterclockwise to decrease idle speed Lubrication...

Page 43: ...r case and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable D from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coat with 15 ml 0 5 oz of grease 3 Slide the flexible cable D back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions Note For normal use Speed Feed head disassembly is not necessary However if ...

Page 44: ...on Line Replacement Wear gloves or personal injury may result Cutoff knife is sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 2 0 mm 0 080 in diameter 7 6 m 25 ft 2 4 mm 0 095 in diameter 7 6 m 25 ft 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 3 Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet and push line equal distance through trimmer head B ...

Page 45: ...se to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm 5 in of each line remains exposed Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed Feed head are worn smooth or if holes appear replacement of the cover or the entire Speed Feed head is required ...

Page 46: ...a blade always remove the same amount of materials from each tooth to maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure 1 File each tooth at a 30 angle a specific number of times e g four strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file T...

Page 47: ...uretor Fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed Clean or replace See your dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark STOP switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your dealer Spark at plug Incorr...

Page 48: ...ntaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel Clean or replace Engine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust Cooling system Cooling systemdirty or plugged Extended operation in dirty or dusty locations Clean...

Page 49: ...sition 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to cool R...

Page 50: ...PMR7A in Canada Gap 0 6 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85 Oil ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 1 L 33 8 US fl oz Starter System Automatic rew...

Page 51: ...ECIFICATIONS X7502168400 51 11 20 ECHO Incorporated Handle Front loop rear handle Shoulder Harness Included Idle Speed 2 900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3 700 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed 10 200 RPM MODEL SRM 410 ...

Page 52: ...t on line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Incorporated Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Incorporated Product Registration PO Box...

Page 53: ...SRM 410X PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502168400 53 11 20 ECHO Incorporated ...

Page 54: ...NOTES SRM 410X 54 X7502168400 11 20 ECHO Incorporated NOTES ...

Page 55: ...SRM 410X NOTES X7502168400 55 11 20 ECHO Incorporated ...

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