Echo SRM - 260S User Manual

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS SRM-260

SRM-260S

WARNING DANGER

Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully. ECHOprovidesan 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.

X7532094501	X753001571

10/05

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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 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

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and Brush Cutters and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

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 .........		3
-	Equipment ...........................................................	6
Emission Control ........................................................		6
Description ................................................................		7
Contents ....................................................................		9
Assembly ...................................................................		9
-	Plastic Shield Installation ....................................	9
-	Nylon Head Installation ....................................	10
-	Front Handle Installation ..................................	10
Operation .................................................................		11
-	Operation with Blades ......................................	11
-	Fuel ...................................................................	13
-	Starting Cold Engine .........................................	14
-	Starting Warm Engine .......................................	15
-	Stopping Engine ...............................................	15

Copyright© 2005 By Echo, Incorporated

All Rights Reserved.

Maintenance ............................................................		16
-	SkillLevels ........................................................	16
-	Maintenance Intervals ......................................	16
-	AirFilter ............................................................	17
-	FuelFilter ..........................................................	17
-	Spark Plug .........................................................	18
-	Cooling System Cleaning ..................................	18
-	Exhaust System .................................................	19
-	Carburetor Adjustment .....................................	20
-	Lubrication ........................................................	21
-	Nylon Line Replacement ...................................	22
-	Sharpening Metal Blades ..................................	23
Troubleshooting ......................................................		24
Storage .....................................................................		25
Specifications ...........................................................		26
Servicing Information ...............................................		28
-	Parts ..................................................................	28
-	Service ..............................................................	28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ....................		28
-	Warranty Card ..................................................	28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................		28

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.

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SAFETY

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.

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.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION	SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION
	"WARNING, SEE		Hot
	OPERATOR'S
			Surface
	MANUAL
	Weareye,ear
	and head		Finger Severing
	protection
	Wear hand and		DO NOT allow
			flamesorsparks
	foot protection
			near fuel.
	Safety/Alert		DO NOT smoke
			near fuel.

Keepbystandersandhelpers

away 15 m (50 ft.).

SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION	SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION
	Emergency		Fuel and oil
	Stop		mixture
	Carburetor		Primer
	Adjustment
	- High speed		Bulb
	mixture
	Carburetor		Ignition
	Adjustment
			ON/
	- Idle speed
			OFF
	Carburetor		Do not use
	Adjustment
	- Low speed		blades. String
	mixture		lineonly
	Choke Control		Choke Control
	"Run"		"Cold Start"
	Position		Position
	(ChokeOpen)		(Choke Closed)

PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

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.

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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.

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.

•DONOTWEARSHORTS,

•DONOTWEARTIES,SCARFS,JEWELRY.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles;

•DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES,

•DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED.

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.

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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 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.

WARNING 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.

Avoid Hot Surfaces

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

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EQUIPMENT

WARNING DANGER

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

•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 issecurely 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 shoulder strap/ or shoulder/ waist harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly Section for proper adjustment.

EMISSION CONTROL

EPA Phase 2

The emission control system for these engines is EM/TWC (Engine Modification With Catalyst).

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

IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION

ENGINE FAMILY: 5EHXS.0254KA DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 CC

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 Hours

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.

PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY

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

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DESCRIPTION

Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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.

		Hot Decal (near muffler)
11	12	P/N 89016006361

19

18

13

	17
	16		14
			15
7		6	5
			4
			3
8			2

1

9

10

Shaft Decal

Spanish Decal

English Translation

P/N 89022809560

P/N X505001930

P/N 89016054130

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

2.GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

3THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

4.STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,BACKtoSTOP.

5.FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.

6.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.

7.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.

8.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.

9.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.

10.THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.

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

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

13.SPARKARRESTOR-CATALYTICMUFFLER/MUFFLER-Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

14.FUELTANK- Contains fuel and fuel filter.

15.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.

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

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

18.AIRCLEANER-Containsreplaceablefilterelement.

19.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.

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CONTENTS

The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are 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.

*Some units may be factory pre-assembled. No assembly tools are needed and the nylon line head, plastic debris shield, and mounting hardware, shown in the contents list, are pre-assembled to the unit. Only the front handle may need to be re-positioned for comfortable operation.

______1 -		Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly
______	-	1, Operator's Manual
______	-	1, Safety Manual
______	-	1, Warranty Registration Card
______	-	1, Limited Warranty Statement
______	-	1, Safety Glasses
______	-	1, Echo Power Blend TM 2-stroke oil sample

*___ - 1,NylonTrimmerHead

*___ - 1,wrench17x19,P/N89541008030

*___ - 1,lockingtool,P/N89751801131

*___ --1, Plastic shield

*___ --1, shield plate

*___ --3, 5mmx16mmscrews(shieldmtg.)

ASSEMBLY

PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION

(for Nylon Line Operation)

Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm

screws.

NOTE

The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only.

Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades.

1.Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO shaft (A).

2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange.	A

B C

3.Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case.

4.Assemble adapter plate (C) onto PTO shaft.