Echo SRM-2305 User Manual
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ENGLISH
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GRASS TRIMMER/
BRUSHCUTTER
SRM-2305
WARNING DANGER
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
© 2005
X771-000 54 2
X771 227-540 2
Printed in Japan 0512Bkf 1052 ES
INTRODUCTION
ECHO Grass Trimmers/Brushcutters are lightweight,
high-performance, petrol engined units designed for
weed control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas
difficult to control by any other means.
This Manual provides the information necessary for
assembly, operation and maintenance. You must read
this Manual to understand the safe and effective
operation of your ECHO product.
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................ 2
Decals and symbols................................................... 2
Rules for safe operation............................................. 3
Rules for safe operation (with metal blade) ............... 8
Rules for safe operation
(with nylon line cutting head) ................................... 10
Description ................................................................. 12
Assembling ................................................................ 13
Fuel ............................................................................ 17
Operation ................................................................... 17
Maintenance and care ............................................... 19
Trouble shooting ........................................................ 22
Storage ...................................................................... 23
Specifications............................................................. 24
Declaration “CE” of conformity................................... 25
DECALS AND SYMBOLS
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape
Carefully read the operator’s
manual
Symbol description/application
Warning, side thrust
CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
words WARNING and DANGER
calls attentions to an act or a
condition which can lead to
serious personal injury or death.
Circle and slash symbol means
whatever is shown is prohibited.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
Wear foot protection and gloves
Emergency stop
Warning!
Thrown objects!
The maximum speed of the
cutting attachment shaft in r/min
Keep bystanders away 15 m
Petrol and oil mixture
Purge bulb (Primer)
Carburettor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Carburettor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Carburettor adjustment
- Idle speed
Guaranteed sound power level
Usage without shield not
permitted
Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit
illustration found in the “DESCRIPTION” section will
help you locate them.
Part Number 890617-43130
SRM-2305
This enclosed message provides
NOTE
Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand
and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be
read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO
dealer.
tips for use, care and
maintenance of the unit.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
WARNING
GRASS TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS CAN
THROW SMALL GRAVEL, STONE, GLASS, METAL
OR PLASTIC OBJECTS AS WELL AS THE
MATERIAL BEING CUT. READ THESE “RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION” WITH CARE. FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
DANGER
Do not permit operation without proper
training and protective equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine.
Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper
instruction.
• If you have any questions or problems, please
contact your ECHO dealer.
Wear eye protection
EYE PROTECTION
The operator must wear eye protection not only against
objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye
infections can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and
pollen.
Prescription glasses may be worn under the safety
goggles.
Eye protection should also be worn by persons in the
risk zone which extends beyond the danger zone.
Earmuffs Earplugs
HEARING AND EAR PROTECTION
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
Hearing protectors
Safety goggles
Long trousers
Head and face protection
Shoulder harness
Trim-fitting clothes
Safety gloves
Sturdy shoes or boots
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Choose trousers, shirts and jackets that fit trimly and
have no strings, frills or dangling straps which could
catch on the unit or the underbrush. Do not wear ties,
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep clothing buttoned or
zipped up and shirt tails tucked in. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length.
The wearing of gloves offers some protection against
contact with skin irritants such as poison ivy. Soft
leather work gloves may also improve your grip.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
Hay fever (Rhinitis) sufferers may wear disposable
masks to help reduce the intake of allergenic particles.
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Balance tool for
a level plane of
cutting head
rotation
Harness quickrelease pin
Suspension point
Ground level
WARNING DANGER
IN ADDITION TO HEAD, EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHES, SAFETY
GLOVES AND SHOES TO PROTECT YOUR FEET
AND BODY FROM THROWN OBJECTS, AND
IMPROVE YOUR FOOTING ON SLIPPERY
SURFACES. DO NOT WEAR TIES, JEWELLY, OR
LOOSE, DANGLING CLOTHING WHICH COULD
BE CAUGHT IN THE UNIT. DO NOT WEAR OPENTOED FOOTWEAR, OR GO BARE-FOOT OR
BARELEGGED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, TOTAL
FACE AND HEAD PROTECTION MAY BE
REQUIRED. FOR HEAVY BRUSH CUTTING WITH
METAL BLADE, LOGGER’S TROUSERS OR LEG
CHAPS WITH PROTECTIVE INSERTS ARE ADDED
CONSIDERATIONS.
PREPARATION
Use a shoulder harness when provided or when recommended in this manual. Adjust both harness and the
suspension point on the unit so the unit hangs with the
cutting attachment a few centimetres above ground
level. The cutting attachment and shield should be level
in all directions. Harness the unit on the right side as
shown.
a) Slide suspension point up and down the tube to find
the right balance. Rotate the clamp to level the
cutting attachment and shield. Lock in position. If the
suspension point is a free-spinning type, the unit may
tend to roll over sideways, however, you should still
level the attachment and shield on the front-to-rear
axis.
b) Balancing and levelling, as above, may require
relocation of the clamp and readjustment of the
harness straps. Also, each type of cutting attachment
and shield mounted on the unit may require
balancing.
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NOTE
A person’s size can affect the balancing adjustment.
Also the balancing procedure may not work with
some ECHO units on some persons. If the procedure
does not work for you, please ask your ECHO
servicing dealer for assistance.
WARNING DANGER
ECHO TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS ARE
DESIGNED TO FIT A WIDE VARIETY OF BODY
SIZES, BUT MAY NOT BE ADJUSTABLE FOR
EXTREMELY TALL PERSONS.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF YOUR FEET CAN
REACH THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT WHEN THE
UNIT IS ATTACHED TO THE HARNESS.
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Do not start engine near fuelling spot
FUEL
It is highly flammable.
a) Use an appropriate type of fuel container.
b) Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near to fuel
supplies.
c) The fuel tank may be under pressure. Always loosen
the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized
before removing the cap.
d) Fill the fuel tank outdoors over bare ground and
install the fuel cap securely. Do not pour fuel indoors.
e) Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit. Then move at least
3 m from the fuelling spot before starting the engine.
f) Never refuel while the engine is still hot, or fuel a
running engine.
g) Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a
fuel leak could start a fire.
PHYSICAL CONDITION
You should be in good mental and physical health. Do
not operate if you are under the influence of alcohol or
any medication or substance which could affect your
vision, dexterity or judgement.
AREA AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove objects
the unit could throw. Remember where there are
obstructions to be avoided.
Inspect the unit before using it. Perform only
maintenance or adjustments for which the operator’s
Manual gives instruction. Do not try to repair the unit
without proper instruction. The unit should be serviced
only by trained ECHO dealer servicemen with the proper
tools.
Be sure that:
a) Engine does not leak fuel.
b) Fasteners are tight, and none are missing.
c) Silencer is in good condition.
d) The unit has the proper equipment-shield, handles,
harness, etc.-for the cutting attachment to be used.
e) If used on the unit, the cutting attachment is properly
tightened.
WARNING DANGER
••
• IMPROPER FIT WILL RESULT FLY OFF THE
••
CUTTING ATTACHMENT.
••
• NEVER START THE ENGINE IF THE POWER
••
TRANSMISSION SHAFT IS NOT IN PLACE TO
PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM OVER SPEEDING
OR THE CLUTCH FROM FLYING APART.
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Do not run the
engine indoors, or
where there is poor
ventilation.
GENERAL OPERATION
Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon
monoxide.
Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attachment.
Do not run engine at full throttle without a load.
Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign
objects with the cutting attachment.
If cutting attachment strikes an obstruction, stop engine
immediately and inspect cutting attachment for damage.
Start on ground with cutting
attachment in the clear
Lay the unit down on a clear area and set the controls
for starting. Be sure the cutting attachment cannot
contact the ground or any obstruction.
Hold the unit firmly down so you will not lose control
during starting. Do not start the unit in the air, or from
the harness. The unit could swing into your leg or an
obstruction if you lose control.
Do not raise the cutting attachment above knee height.
If raised higher, the cutting attachment will be more
directly in line with your face. Thrown objects may hit
your face and eyes.
Wear the recommended protective gear.
Never operate the unit without the proper guards,
shoulder harness and other protective devices.
Never operate the unit without good visibility and light.
15 m
Do not allow anyone to enter the operating DANGER
ZONE with you. The danger zone is an area of 15 m in
radius.
Insist that persons in the RISK ZONE beyond the
danger zone wear eye protection to protect them from
thrown objects. If the unit must be used where there are
unprotected people, operate at a low throttle speed to
reduce the risk.
Ensure that there are no children, bystanders, and pets
in the work area. Keep all children, bystanders and
fellow workers outside 15 m radius for brushcutters/
grasstrimmers.
Stop the engine before leaving the machine, children
are not allowed to use the machine, stop the machine
between different working places.
If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting
attachment immediately. Keep your hands and body
away from silencer to prevent heat injury while the
engine is hot.
WARNING DANGER
EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
FOR EVERYONE IN THE ZONE OF RISK. RISK OF
EYE INJURY DIMINISHES WITH DISTANCE.
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Sudden vibration?
Shut down immediately!
Shut down immediately if the unit starts to shake or
vibrate.
A sudden vibration is a sign there may be dangerous
trouble, such as a broken flywheel, clutch or cutting
attachment, or loose parts.
Do not use the unit until the problem has been properly
diagnosed and corrected.
Keep feet and hands away
until rotation stops.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting
attachment stops before the unit is set down.
A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin
after the engine is shut off or throttle control is released.
If the cutting attachment rotates after throttle is returned
to idle, carburettor adjustment is required. Follow
instruction on this manual to make the adjustment
yourself, or have the carburettor adjusted by your ECHO
dealer.
All maintenance and adjustments given in this manual
should be performed by you or your ECHO servicing
dealer on a timely basis.
All required service or repair must be done only by
ECHO servicing dealer. Never attempt to use an
incomplete or one fitted with unauthorized modification.
Do not operate one-handed
Always use both hands on the handles. Do not operate
one-handed.
Always hold the unit with the fingers and thumbs
encircling the handles.
Pull out
Shaft tube
Quick-release pin
WARNING DANGER
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, USE QUICKRELEASE PIN ON HARNESS TO FREE YOURSELF
FROM UNIT.
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Painful or numb fingers?
See your doctor immediatelty!
VIBRATION AND COLD
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, followed by loss of colour 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 and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing
vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks,
and also by not smoking.
• Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the
trimmer 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 exposing yourself
further to cold and vibration.
REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of
the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause
soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme
pain to the areas just mentioned. Certain repetitive hand
activities may put you at a high risk for developing a
repetitive stress injury (RSI).
To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following:
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted
position.
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest
your hands. Reduce the speed and force in which
you do the repetitive movement.
• Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
• See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in
your fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI
is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and
muscle damage can be prevented.
Inspect blades before use
Blade
Cup
Nut
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
(WITH METAL BLADE)
USE CORRECT BLADE
WARNING DANGER
• SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM THE
IMPROPER USE OF BLADES.
READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL.
• THE 3 CUTTER BLADE IS DESIGNED
ESPECIALLY TO CUT WEEDS AND GRASS. TO
AVOID INJURY DUE TO KICKBACK OR
BLADE FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THE 3
CUTTER BLADE TO CUT BRUSH OR TREES.
• USE ONLY CUTTING ATTACHMENTS
RECOMMENDED BY KIORITZ CORPORATION.
WARNING
PIECES FROM A CRACKED METAL BLADE CAN
FLY OFF DURING OPERATION. INSPECT METAL
BLADES FOR CRACKS BEFORE EACH USE.
DISCARD CRACKED BLADES NO MATTER HOW
SMALL THE CRACK. CRACKED BLADES CAN BE
THE RESULT OF MISUSE OR IMPROPER
SHARPENING.
DANGER
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