POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT
S06000001001 - S06000057000
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Power Edger Attachment
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99944200470
Serial Number 001001 - 057000
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MODELS USED ON: SRM-2100SB/2400SB
SRM-210SB/211SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS 2100/2400
PAS 210/211
PAS 230/231
PAS 260/261
W ARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual Pro Attachment Series power source or Split
Boom Trimmer. Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Contains additional safety information. This manual does not refer
directly to edger attachment operation. The safety manual does provide
information pertaining to common safe operational practices relating to
equipment usage. Read and understand the SAFETY MANUAL, pages
2 through 5, 8, 10 through 15, 18 through 21, and 27 before operating
your edger.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................................2
- The Operator's Manual .......................................2
- The Safety Manual .............................................2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety .........................................................................3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols......................................... 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............5
- Equipment........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6
Description ................................................................6
- Contents .............................................................6
CopyRight© 2002 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Specifications.............................................................7
Assembly ...................................................................7
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ..........7
Operation ...................................................................8
Maintenance .............................................................. 9
- Skill Levels ..........................................................9
- Maintenance Intervals........................................ 9
- Blade Replacement/Lubrication ........................ 10
Servicing Info rmation............................................... 1 2
- Parts.................................................................. 12
- Service .............................................................. 12
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.................... 12
- Warranty Card .................................................. 12
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 1 2
Supplement .............................................................. 13
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
POWER EDGER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key
words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words
and what they mean to you.
IMPORTANT
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This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING
and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition
that can lead to serious personal injury to operator
and bystanders.
The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.
SAFETY
DECALS
Locate 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
instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be
ordered from your ECHO Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions
for specific information.
These decals are in English only:
NOTE
IMPORTANT The enclosed message
provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for
use, care and maintenance of the unit.
Shaft Decal
WARNING DANGER
•WHEN USED IMPROPERLY, THIS EDGER COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THE
OWNER'S MANUAL. •NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT
EYE PROTECTION. ALWAYS INSPECT AREA FOR
HIDDEN OR THROWABLE OBJECTS. NEVER USE
IN GRAVEL. •STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING BLADE AT
ALL TIMES. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT LEAST 50 FEET
AWAY. •STOP ENGINE BEFORE ADJUSTING
CUTTING HEIGHT OR PERFORMING ANY SERVICE.
•NEVER OPERATE WITH UNIT POSITIONED ON
LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY. •USE ONLY ECHO
APPROVED REPLACEMENT BLADES ON THIS UNIT.
•DO NOT USE EDGER BLADE ON ANY BRUSH
CUTTER. •EDGER ATTACHMENT AND BLADE ARE
INTENDED FOR EDGING ONLY. •AFTER
REPLACING OR SERVICING BLADE, ARBORS,
NUT AND COTTER PIN MUST BE USED PROPERLY.
Shaft Decal
P/N 89016052631
P/N 89016025560
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INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/
application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/
application
Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Hot
Surface
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is
not insulated
against electrical
current.
Keep bystanders away
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
15 m (50 ft.)
Wear hand
near fuel.
near fuel.
Keep feet away
from blade
Thrown
objects
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Primer bulb
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Direction of
blade
Emergency stop
Engine choke
control.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
PERSONAL
CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
W ARNING DANGER
Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment users risk injury to themselves and others if the shaft hedge clipper is used
improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a shaft hedge clipper.
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 alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE
requirements whenever you operate the trimmer.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles. Gloves also
reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long
sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.