Echo SRM-236ES Operator's Manual
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ENGLISH
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GRASS-TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
SRM-236ES
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Contents
For safe use of your product...............................................................................................3
Description..........................................................................................................................8
Before you start ..................................................................................................................9
Packing list ....................................................................................................................9
Assembly.....................................................................................................................10
Loop handle version ....................................................................................................10
U-handle version..........................................................................................................11
Adjusting the balance ..................................................................................................13
Preparing the fuel ........................................................................................................14
Engine operation...............................................................................................................15
Starting the engine ......................................................................................................15
Stopping the engine.......................................................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .16
Trimming operation...........................................................................................................17
Using shoulder harness...............................................................................................18
Basic trimming operation with nylon line cutting head.................................................18
Basic trimming operation with metal blade..................................................................20
Maintenance and care .............................................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .21
Servicing guidelines.....................................................................................................21
Maintenance and care .................................................................................................21
Storage........................................................................................................................27
Specifications....................................................................................................................28
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For safe use of your product
For safe use of your product
Important information
WARNING
Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product.
About your operator's manual
This manual contains necessary information about the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your product.
Please read it carefully and absorb its contents.
Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible.
If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your dealer.
The units used in this manual are SI units (International System of Units). Figures in parentheses are reference values, and there may be a slight conversion error in some cases.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Intended use of this product
This product is lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined unit designed for weed control, grass trimming and
brush cutting in areas difficult to control by any other means.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than aforementioned.
The content of this manual may be changed witho ut notice for the pu rpose of upgrades to the product. Some of the
illustrations used may differ from the product itself in order to make the explanations clearer.
Please consult your dealer if anything is unclear or of concern.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Do not modify the product
You must not modify the product.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury. Any malfunction resulting from a modification to the product will not be
covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Do not use the product unless it has been checked and maintained
You must not use the product unless it has been checked and maintained . Always ensure that the produc t is checked
and maintained on a regular basis.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning your product to another party, ensure that the person borrowing the product receives the operator's
manual along with it.
If you assign your product to another party , please enclose the operator's ma nual with the prod uct when handing it
over.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
people who are tired
people who have taken alcohol
people who are on medication
people who are pregnant
people who are in poor physical condition
people who have not read the operator's manual
children
Keep in mind that the operator or u ser is responsible for ac cidents or hazards occurrin g to other people or their pro perty.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
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For safe use of your product
WARNING
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Ray naud's Phe nomenon which a ffects the fin gers o f certai n individu als 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 pe rforming vigoro us arm exerci ses during frequent work brea ks, and als o 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, con-
sult your physician before exposing yourself further to cold and vibration.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
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 pai n to the areas just mentione d. Certain repetitive hand activ ities
may put you at a high risk for developin g a repet itive stress injury (RSI). To reduc e the risk of RSI, do the follow in g:
Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position.
Take periodic breaks to minim ize repetitio n and rest yo ur hands. Redu ce the spee d and force in which you do the
repetitive movement.
Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbnes s or pain in y our fingers, han ds, wrists or arms. The soo ner RSI is diag -
nosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Proper training
Do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of 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.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Wear proper clothing.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not wear ties, jewellery, or loose, dangling clothing which could be caught in the
unit.
Do not wear open toed footwear, or go bare-foot or barelegged.
Failure to observe these precautions could resu lt in damage to your sight or hearing, or lead
to a serious injury.
Wear protective gear
Always wear the following protective gear when working with the trimmer.
1. Head protection (helmet): Protects the head
2. Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
3. Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
4. Face shield: Protects the face
5. Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
6. Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Protect the body
7. Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots (wi th toecaps) or non-sli p work shoes
(with toecaps): Protect the feet
8. Shin guards: Protect the legs
Failure to observe th ese p recaut ion s cou ld res ult in dama ge to your s ight or heari ng, or
lead to a serious injury.
When necessary, please use the protective gear below.
Dust mask: Protects the breathing apparatus
Bee net: To deal with attacks by bees
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For safe use of your product
WARNING
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product:
under poor weather conditions.
on steep slopes or in places which give no secure foothold and are thus slippery.
at night or in dark places with poor visibility.
When using the product on a gentle slope, work in a level, contour-like motion.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to operate the product correctly.
For your own health and your safe and comfortable work, operate the machine within the air temperature range of -
o
C to 40 oC.
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Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Being prepared in case of an injury
In the unlikely event of an accident or injury, please ensure that you are
prepared.
First aid kit
Towels and wipes (to stop any bleeding)
Whistle or mobile phone (for calling outside help)
If you are unable to perform first aid or call for outside help, the injury could
worsen.
Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke
If fire comes from the engine or smoke appe ars from any area other tha n the exhaust vent, first distance
yourself from the product to ensure your physical safety.
Use a shovel to throw sand or other such materia l on the fi re to prev ent it from sprea ding , or put it out
with a fire extinguisher.
A panicked reaction could result in the fire and other damage becoming more extensive.
Warning notices
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
word "DANGER" calls attentions to
an act or a condition which will lead to
serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders.
Other indicators
Circle and slash symbol means whatever is
shown is prohibited.
Symbols
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions to
an act or a condition which can lead to
serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders.
This enclosed mes sage provid es tips
for use, care and mai nte nan ce of the
product.
tion
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially
hazardous situation whic h, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE IMPORTANT
Framed text featuring the word "IMPORTANT" contains important infor-
mation about the use, checking,
maintenance and storage of the product described in this manual.
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion
Carefully read the operator's
manual
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
The maximum speed of the
cutting attachment shaft in
r/min
Keep bystanders away 15 m
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Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion
Wear foot protection and
gloves
Emergency stop
Warning!
Thrown objects!
Warning, side thrust
Usage without shield not permitted
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion
Petrol and oil mixture
Choke Control "Cold Start"
Position (Choke Closed)
Choke Control "Run" Position
(Choke Open)
Carburettor adjustment
- Idle speed
U-handle
Usage of metal blades not
permitted
Usage of nylon line cutting
head not permitted
Do not use the produc t in places with poor ventilation
Beware of fire Beware of electric shocks
Loop handle
Beware of high-temperature
areas
Engine start
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For safe use of your product
Safety decal(s)
The safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what
the decal means before using your product.
If the decal bec omes unreada ble due to wea r and tear or damage, or peels off an d is lost, plea se purchase a replacement decal
from your dealer and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all times.
1. Safety decal (Part number 890617-43130)
2. Safety decal (Part number X505-002310)
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Description
Description
1. Angle transmission Having two gears to change the
angle of rotating axis.
2. Cutting attachment Nylon line cutt ing head for cutting
grass and weed.
3. Cutting attachment 3 cutter blade for cutting grass,
garden debris and weeds.
4. Shield Device to protect the operator from accidental
contact with the cutting head and thrown objects.
5. Cut off knife Cut nylon line to adjust lin e length to proper swath.
6. Shaft tube Part of the unit that provides a casing for
power transmission shaft.
7. Loop-handle Light weight, suitable for nylon line trimmer.
8. U-handle Having the co nfi gura t io n of a bi cy c le h andle
bar to reduce working effort co mpared to a loop-han dle.
9. Suspension point Device on which the harness can
be hooked.
10. Ignition switch "Slide switch" mounted on top of the
throttle trigger housing, move switch forward to RUN,
backward to STOP position.
11. Throttle trigger Activated by the operator's finger for
controlling the engine speed.
12. Throttle trigger lockout Locks throttle trigger in the
idling position until you have a proper grip with your right
hand around the handle.
13. Air cleaner cover Covers air filter.
14. Fuel tank cap For closing the fuel tank.
15. Fuel tank Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. Starter handle Pull handle to start the engine.
17. Silencer cover Cover the si lencer not to make operator
touch the hot surface of silencer.
18. Spark plug
19. Shoulder harness An adjustab le strap to suspend uni t.
20. Blade cover When t ransporting the u nit, use the app ropriate metal blade cover.
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Before you start
Packing list
The following parts are packed separately in the packing box.
When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains.
Contact your dealer if anything is missing or broken.
Before you start
1. Engine and shaft tube
2. Shield (for nylon line cutting head)
3. Shield (for metal blade)
4. Convex of fitting plate
5. Bolt M5×25
6. Cut off knife
7. Bolt 5×12
8. Safety goggles (ANSI Z 87.1 compliant)
9. Caution tag
10. Shoulder harness
11. Loop handle
12. Washer
13. Nylon line cutting head
14. Operator's manual
15. Locking tool
16. Socket wrench
17. L-wrench
1. Engine and shaft tube
2. U-handle
3. Shield (for metal blade)
4. Shield (for nylon line cutting head)
5. Convex of fitting plate
6. Bolt M5×25
7. Cut off knife
8. Bolt 5×12
9. Safety goggles (ANSI Z 87.1 compliant)
10. Caution tag
11. Shoulder harness
12. 3 cutter blade
13. Blade cover
14. Operator's manual
15. Handle assembling bolt
16. Washer
17. Handle assembling bracket (upper)
18. Handle assembling bracket (lower)
19. Locking tool
20. Socket wrench
21. L-wrench
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Before you start
Assembly
WARNING
Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Loop handle version
Loop handle assembly
Assemble loop handle (A) and bracket (C) to drive shaft assembly.
Position handle in comfortable operating position and tighten
Bolts (B).
E: Arrow F: To engine
CAUTION
Install the handle so that it does not hide any of the
safety decals.
Installation of shield
Method to change shield
1. Fit bracket (A) to mounting porti on of angle transmissi on and
fix the bracket by holding fitting plate (B) pressed from beneath and tighten 4 bolts (M5×25) (C) lightly.
2. Get notches (D) and convex es of f itting p late (E) to face corresponding convexes and concaves of bracket, and fix
bracket tightening 4 bolts (M5×25) securely.
3. Fit cut off knife (F) to the shi eld for nylo n line cutting head using screw (5×12) (G).
There are two types of shields : namely one used exclusively
for nylon line cutting head and another one used exclusively
for metal blade. When metal blade is used, use the shield for
metal blade.
1. Remove bolt (M5×20 ) (A) on the right side of the shield and
slide the shield to th e left and remove it. Pu t shield of another
type (B) into groove and slide it to the right until it st ops and
be sure to fasten with the removed bolt (M5×20).
Installing nylon line cutting head
CAUTION
Fix output shaft securely using locking tool in order to
prevent it form rotating when nylon cutting head is
mounted.
1. Insert locking tool into a hole located on the right side of an gle transmission wh ile forcing retainer s pring to the left side.
2. Insert locking tool further int o blade retaine r f ixing s lot (A) to
fix output shaft.
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