Echo PAS-265, 99944200595, PAS-2601, X753001923, X7532095603 User Manual
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PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PAS Articulating Hedge Clipper Attachment
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99944200595
FOR MODELS: SRM-2100SB/2400SB
SRM-210SB/211SB
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SRM-225SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS-2100/2400
PAS-210/211
PAS-230/231
PAS-260/261
PAS-2601
PAS-265
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for 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.
X7532095603
X753001923
01/09
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life
and on-the-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual included with your attachment. You will
find this manual easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation and maintenance specific to the attachment.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Explains possible hazards and what measures you should take to insure
safe operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety Manual .................................................... 2
Safety ................................................................................ 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
- International Symbols ................................................ 3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ................ 4
- Equipment .................................................................. 6
Description ....................................................................... 6
Contents ........................................................................... 7
Assembly .......................................................................... 8
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ................. 8
Operation .......................................................................... 9
- Adjusting Cutting Angle ........................................... 9
- Rotate Cutter Assembly .......................................... 10
- Hdege Trimming ...................................................... 10
Copyright© 2009 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Maintenance ............................................................ 11
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 11
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 11
- Lubrication ........................................................ 11
- Sharpening Blades ........................................... 13
- Blade Adjustment ............................................. 14
Storage ..................................................................... 15
Specifications ........................................................... 15
Servicing Information ............................................... 16
- Parts/Serial Number .......................................... 16
- Service .............................................................. 16
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 16
- Warranty Card .................................................. 16
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 16
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.
SAFETY
PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MANUAL
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages
preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they
mean to you.
DANGER
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the
word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or
condition which WILL lead to serious personal
injury or death if not avoided.
WARNING
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the
word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or
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.
condition which CAN lead to serious personal
injury or death if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information neces-
CAUTION
sary for the protection of the unit.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the
word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or
condition which may lead to minor or moderate
personal injury if not avoided.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
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.
Do not operate
closer than 15 M
(50 ft.) from
electrical
hazards.
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Fuel and oil
mixture
Finger Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Keep bystanders
at least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Emergency stop
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
Primer bulb
Carburetor
adjustment
- Low speed
mixture
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Carburetor
adjustment
- High speed
mixture
Carburetor
adjustment
- Idle speed
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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING
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 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 unit.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. 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, SCARFS, JEWELRY.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early
morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions
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 are strongly recommended, because the minimum exposure, which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles,
hands, and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where
operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician
before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
PAS ARTICULATING HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Repetitive Stress Injuries
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,
swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high
risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which
could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged
exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, 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 exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
• Immediately stop using all power 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 prevented.
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DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can
cause serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and
Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the
unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not over reach.
Cutting Angle Adjustments
• Only adjust cutting blade angle with unit flat on the ground, with the
engine stop switch in the “STOP” position. Never adjust cutting
angle with unit standing upright.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during
and immediately after operation.
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