Echo SRM-260, SRM - 260S User Manual

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS SRM - 260

SRM - 260S

Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999

X7502095601

W ARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

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07/01

GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Shaft Decal
Spanish Decal

ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO

Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa y producir lesiones
personales graves si no se usa en forma adecuada.
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse, los operadores,
los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer y

89017740630

comprender el Manual Del Operador y los Manuales
De Seguridad que se entregan escritos en español.

Debris Shield Decal

Metal Debris

Shield

English Translation

WARNING DANGER

This unit can be dangerous and cause
serious injury if improperly used. To
reduce injury risk to operator, helpers
and bystanders, read and understand
the Operator's and Safety Manuals,
which are provided in Spanish.

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Shaft Decal

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• This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly

used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read
and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals.

• Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even
with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear
ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection.

• Always wear hearing protection when operating unit.

• Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting attachment.
Maintain a 15 m (50 ft.) radius, DANGER ZONE surrounding the
operator. ONLY the operator, dressed in proper protective clothing
should be in the DANGER ZONE.

• Beware of KICKOUT (blade thrust) when using blades. Special
precautions are necessary for blade operation, see your Operator's
and Safety Manuals. ONLY install ECHO approved blades on Brush
Cutters (SRM) models equipped with proper blade shield, U-handles,
harness, blade collar, nut and cotter pin.

• Blade/Cutting attachment does not stop immediately after releasing
throttle. Keep hands and feet clear of blade/cutting attachment unless
engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving.

• INSPECT BLADES BEFORE USE.

• DO NOT USE DAMAGED, CRACKED, BENT, DULL, OR IMPROP­ERLY SHARPENED BLADES.

• Do not remove shields, modify the unit or install attachments or parts
not approved by ECHO. Approved attachment information and
replacement Operator's and Safety Manuals are available from your
ECHO dealer or by writing: ECHO, INCORPORATED, 400 OAK-

WOOD RD., LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047.

P/N 89016844830

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

"WARNING, SEE

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Wear eyes, ears and

head protection

Wear hand and
foot protection

Safety/Alert

Symbol form/shape

Keep bystanders and helpers

away 15 m (50 ft.).

Symbol

description/application

Hot

Surface

Finger Severing

DO NOT allow

flames or sparks

near fuel.

DO NOT smoke

near fuel.

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Emergency stop

Carburetor adjustment

- High speed mixture

Carburetor adjustment

- Idle speed

Carburetor adjustment

- Low speed mixture

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Fuel and oil mixture

Primer Bulb

Ignition
ON/OFF

Engine choke

control.

GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL

Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or
safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer.

CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

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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.

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.

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.

Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;

• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,

• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

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

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 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 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 further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

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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 exercises 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.

EQUIPMENT

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Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result
from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Read and
comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety
manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of
cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been
tested and approved by ECHO.

• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or
replace as needed.

• Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO
NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

• Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is
securely in place. Replace if either is damaged or missing.

• Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe
operating condition.

• Check that front (loop) handle and optional shoulder/waist harness
are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly for proper
adjustment.

• Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during
and immediately after operation.

GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

SAFE OPERATION

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Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can
cause serious injury or death.

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual
and instructions for safe operation.

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.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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EMISSION CONTROL

EPA Phase II

The emission control system for these engines is
EM (Engine Modification).

An Emission Control Label is located on the engine.
(This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label
varies by engine FAMILY).

PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY

The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emis­sions output meets applicable California emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are
followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION

ENGINE FAMILY: YEHXS.0254CA
DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 CC
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PAHSE II EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E. REFER TO OWNER'S
MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS. EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD :
300 HRS.

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DESCRIPTION

The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions,
shield installation and other assembly may be necessary.

After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
Use the contents list to check for missing parts.

CONTENTS

1 - Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly
1 - Plastic Bag (co-pack)

- 1, Operator's Manual

- 1, Safety Manual

- 1, Warranty Registration Card

- 1, Limited Warranty Statement

- 1, Plastic shield

- 1, Tool Bag

--1, T-wrench

--1, Locking tool

- 1, Nylon Trimmer Head

- 1, Safety Glasses

- 1, 2-Stroke Oil Sample, 2.6 oz.

- 1, Plastic Bag

--1, shield plate

--3, 5mm x 15mm screws (shield mtg.)

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GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for

future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.

2. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future

reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques.

3. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.

4. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

5. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to

RUN, BACK to STOP.

6. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must be posi-

tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.

7. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly, Front (loop,

left hand) Handle assembly, steel drive shaft and Safety Decal.

8. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped

against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

9. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is

operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and engine damage may
occur.

10. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before use,

see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just
above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera­tion. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.

11. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually

for best operating technique.

12. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

13. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.

14. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine

starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

18. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-

tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.

19. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

20. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" to close

choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "Run" position to open choke.

21. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from

ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating tech­niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information
on safe operation.

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