Echo SRM-311S, SRM-311U, SRM-311 User Manual

SAFETY MANUAL

For Grass Trimmer, Brushcutter and Edger

DANGER

Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries. You must read, understand, and follow these safety instructions, and the instructions in the Operator’s Manual, before operating a Model GT Grass Trimmer, SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, PA S Pro-Attachment Series Powerhead, SB Split-Boom Trimmer-Brushcutter, or PE Power Edger.

If you operate a model SB Split-Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi-attachment unit, you must also read, understand, and follow the instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.

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Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Avoid contact with blades. Wear gloves to protect hands.

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING

This manual describes how to protect yourself and others from hazards related to operation of a Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM

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Trimmer-Brushcutter, Model PAS Pro-Attachment Series unit with attachment, Model SB Split-Boom unit with attachment, and Model PE Power Edger.

Before assembling, fueling, operating, or servicing your unit, you must read and understand this Safety Manual, your unit’s Operator’s Manual, and the Operator’s Manual or Installation Instructions for any attachment or accessory you may be using.

You must understand all safety symbols and warning labels, and obey the safety precautions provided by these important safety reminders.

You must also be alert at all times, and be physically capable of handling and controlling a grass trimmer, trimmer-brushcutter, PAS attachment, or Power Edger in a variety of applications. If you are unable to handle the equipment safely, or if you feel that the task you wish to perform could put you, your property, or others at risk, please call a professional landscape maintenance company to handle the job.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................2

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS ............................................................3

OPERATOR SAFETY .......................................................................................7

PHYSICAL CONDITION 8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 8 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 9 PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION 10

ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................12

DEBRIS SHIELD 13 SRM MODELS: 15 PAS/SB MODELS: 15 PE MODELS 17

FUELING .........................................................................................................19

STARTING ......................................................................................................22

STOPPING ......................................................................................................24

OPERATION ...................................................................................................25

GENERAL SAFETY 25 GRASS TRIMMER & TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER 28 REACTION FORCES 32 BLADE APPLICATIONS 34 PE MODELS 35 PAS ATT ACHMENTS 38

MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................44

STORAGE .......................................................................................................45

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS

These important safety symbols and warnings are used throughout this manual, and may also appear in your Operator’s, Attachment, or Installation

Instruction Manual. These symbols and warnings are provided to help make

you aware of potential hazards, and the precautions you must take to protect yourself from injury. You must read and understand this information, and obey the instructions. These symbols may also appear on safety labels as a visual reminder to follow these important precautions whenever you are transporting, fueling, operating, servicing, handling, or storing your unit.

Circle/Slash Prohibition Symbol

This symbol means that the specic action shown is

prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

Safety Alert Symbol

The Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. To avoid serious or fatal injuries, obey all safety messages that follow this symbol.

Safety Alert Symbol/DANGER Signal Word

The safety alert symbol appearing with the word “Danger!” calls attention to a hazard which will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

DANGER

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Safety Alert Symbol/WARNING Signal Word

The safety alert symbol appearing with the word “Warning!” calls attention to a hazard which could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Safety Alert Symbol/CAUTION Signal Word

The safety alert symbol appearing with the word “Caution!” calls attention to a hazard which could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

NOTICE signal word only. (No safety alert symbol)

The word "NOTICE” calls attention to a situation which may result in property or equipment damage if the information that is provided is not followed .

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS

Read Operator's and Safety Manuals

Read manuals carefully, and follow rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious or fatal injury.

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Wear Head, Eye, and Hearing Protection

Wear head, hearing, and eye protection that meet ANSI requirements.

Wear Hand Protection

Wear heavy duty work gloves to protect hands

Sharp Blades Alert

Contact with blades can result in serious cuts and amputation

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert

Do not operate indoors. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause serious or fatal injuries.

Explosion Hazard Alert

Gasoline vapor can explode if exposed to sparks or open

ame.

Burn Hazard Alert

Contact with hot surfaces can cause serious burns.

Fire Hazard Alert

Risk of re from gasoline spills or leaks. Wipe up spills immediately and dispose of wipes in an approved re-safe

container.

Shock Hazard Alert

Unit not insulated against electrical current. Avoid power lines.

STOP

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS

Slip Hazard Alert

Wear slip-resistant footwear to reduce risk of falls.

Finger Sever Hazard

Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe

injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.

Prohibited Clothing

Wear protective clothing and shoes. Loose clothing, dangling accessories, or open footwear increases risk of serious injury.

Stop Symbol

Indicates the “Stop” position for the engine ignition switch (Stop Switch).

Keep Bystanders 15m (50 feet) Feet Away

Keep bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) away when operating unit.

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15m

(50 feet)

Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines

Do not operate closer than 15m (50 feet) to electrical lines.

Flame Prohibition

Do not allow ames or sparks near fuel or fuel vapors.

No Smoking Prohibition

Do not smoke near fuel.

15m

(50 feet)

15m(50ft)

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS

Do Not Operate Equipment While Impaired

Do not operate equipment while under the inuence of

alcohol, medication, or any other substance that can impair

judgment, reexes, vision, or coordination. Operating a unit

while impaired can result in serious injury to operator and

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bystanders, or cause damage to property or equipment.

Flying Debris Hazard

Work attachments can throw debris. Flying debris can cause serious injury.

Danger Zone Alert

Maintain 15 m (50 feet) radius danger zone

around trimmer - brushcutter.

Metal Blade Prohibition (Use Nylon Line Head Only)

Metal blades cannot be used on unit. Use nylon line head only.

Edger Debris Alert

Edger debris can affect stable footing. Use extreme care when walking in edging area.

Edger Blade Alert

Edger Blade is partially exposed during operation. Keep clear of blade.

Operate Only With Debris Shield In Place

Do not operate without correct debris shield.

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

MODELS,

Operator’s Manual

SRM- 311 SRM- 311S SRM- 311U

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SAFETY MANUAL

For Grass Trimmer, Brushcutter and Edger

DANGER

Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries. You must read, understand, and follow these safety instructions, and the instructions in the Operator’s Manual, before operating a Model GT Grass Trimmer, SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Pro-Attachment Series Powerhead, SB Split-Boom Trimmer-Brushcutter, or PE Power Edger.

If you operate a model SB Split-Boom or PAS Pro Attachment Series multi-attachment unit, you must also read, understand, and follow the instructions in your PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.

Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Avoid contact with blades. Wear gloves to protect hands.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER

GT Grass trimmers and SRM trimmer-brush cutters are powerful, professional-grade tools designed for applications such as trimming grass and light

weeds, and when properly congured

(SRM/PAS/SB /straight shaft only), cutting brush, woody growth, and small saplings and trees.

PAS Pro Attachment Series and SB units can be equipped with a wide variety of lawn and landscaping attachments for tasks ranging from edging to pruning, allowing operators to perform an entire range of applications with just one powerhead.

PE Power Edgers provide precise edging action for maintaining lawn borders in residential and commercial landscaping. Edgers can also be equipped with an attachment that quickly cleans out cracks and joints in sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, and other hard surfaces.

When used properly, these tools save time, reduce effort, and make difcult landscaping tasks easy. If handled carelessly or used improperly, they can cause severe injury or death.

Before using this equipment, you must:

• Read and understand this Safety Manual

• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual provided with your unit.

• Read and understand the Manual provided with any blade, attachment, or accessory that will be used.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing

• Make sure all others who use the equipment have read and understand the manuals before fueling or operating the tool.

• Clear the work area of bystanders and pets.

• Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards

• Make sure you have safe, unobstructed footing

• Make sure the area to be cut is free of obstacles and hidden hazards

• Safely prepare the fuel/oil mix

• Fuel your unit safely

• Store the fuel and 2-stroke oil containers safely.

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OPERATOR SAFETY PHYSICAL CONDITION

WARNING

Operating this unit while you are impaired can

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result in serious personal injury or death to yourself and others. Never operate the unit if you are

fatigued, or are under the inuence of alcohol,

medication, or any other substances that can affect your judgment, reexes, vision, or coordination. You must be mentally alert and physically able to operate a trimmer, brushcutter, edger, or PAS attachment safely. If you are impaired in any way, or are physically unable to safely operate and control the unit, do not fuel, start, or attempt to use the unit.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

WARNING

Operating a trimmer, brushcutter, or other powered

cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp

blades, powerful cutting action, spinning nylon cut-

ting line, ying debris, and other work area hazards.

These hazards can cause serious injury to you and others if you do not take the precautions necessary for safe operation.

To help protect against risk of injury caused by these hazards, you must wear appropriate personal protective equipment:

Eye and Face Protection

Wear eye protection that meets current ANSI Z87.1

requirements. For additional safety, a full-face shield may

be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection

from sharp branches or ying debris.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Hearing/Ear Protection

ECHO Inc. highly recommends wearing ANSI recognized hearing protection whenever you are operating the unit. Hearing protection prevents hearing loss caused by frequent or prolonged exposure to engine noise. ECHO

Inc. recommends ear plugs, or for constant heavy-duty use, wear earmuff-style hearing protection.

Combination Face/Hearing Protection

For complete face/hearing protection, the use of combination ear muffs/face shield provides face and hearing protection all in one unit.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield, and wear head protection when cutting overhead using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge

Clipper Attachments.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Gloves

WARNING

Sharp Blades/Powerful Cutting Action. Contact with sharp edges of moving blades and attachments will cause severe injury or am-

putation. Keep hands, ngers, and all other body parts away. Work

gloves and other heavy work clothing do not protect against serious injury if contact is made with moving blades or attachments.

Wear sturdy work gloves to provide protection against cuts and scratches, and to help reduce the effects of vibration.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

Leg Protection

Wear long pants to protect legs from

cuts and scratches caused by ying

debris.

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Foot Protection

Wear sturdy shoes or work boots

to provide foot protection. Steel-

toe shoes or boots provide extra protection against dropped or falling

objects. Make sure soles are non-slip

for secure footing.

General Clothing Safety

Never wear ties, loose clothing, or clothing with strings, frills, or dangling straps. Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in. Never wear dangling or hanging jewelry such as earrings or necklaces, or any other items that could become entangled with branches or equipment, and be drawn into the moving parts of the engine.

HEARING

PROTECTORS

SAFETY

GLASSES

PANTS

LONG

SHOULDER

HARNESS

TRIM-FITTING

CLOTHES

STURDY

SHOES OR

BOOTS

Dust Protection

Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit. Dust masks can provide protection against sawdust, plant debris, and other plant matter such as pollen. Make sure the mask does not impair your vision, and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.

PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRA TION

CAUTION

Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may

result in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries.

Wear sturdy work gloves to help reduce the effects of cold and vibration, and to help improve your grip.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Raynaud's Syndrome

A condition known as Raynaud’s Syndrome can occur from exposure to cold and/or vibration. This condition affects the hands and arms, causing tingling,

burning, numbness, and loss of color in the ngers. The amount of exposure

needed to trigger this is unknown, and varies by individual. To protect yourself from this condition, take the

following precautions:

• Keep your body warm - pay particular attention to head and neck, hands and wrists, and feet and ankles.

• Avoid awkward grips on the unit that may cause stress. Maintain control, but do not hold the unit with an excessively tight grip.

• Take regular rest breaks.

• Exercise and stretch to strengthen muscles, and to maintain circulation. Keep exposure to vibration at a minimum.

• If you experience discomfort, redness, and/or swelling of the ngers, followed by whitening or loss of feeling, stop using the unit, and contact a doctor.

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)

Overuse of the muscles and tendons of the ngers hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and pain in these areas. Repetitive hand/wrist movement can put you at high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when swelling in the wrist puts pressure on a nerve, resulting in severe pain.

To protect yourself from these conditions, take the following precautions:

• Avoid using your wrist in a bent or twisted position. Try to maintain a straight wrist position.

• Avoid using your thumb and index nger to grip

things - use your whole hand.

• Take regular rest breaks.

• Exercise and stretch to strengthen muscles and maintain circulation.

• Keep exposure to vibration at a minimum.

• Reduce the speed and force of repetitive movements.

• If you experience tingling, numbness, or pain in the

ngers, hands, wrists, or arms, stop using the unit

immediately, and contact a doctor. Early diagnosis of RSI can help prevent permanent nerve and muscle damage.

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Move STOP switch to STOP position and disconnect spark plug lead at spark plug

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before assembling unit. Do not connect spark plug lead to spark plug until unit is properly assembled, check ed, and ready for use.

ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets current ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Operators that wear prescription glasses must wear appropriate protective eyewear over glasses.

For additional safety, a full-face shield may

be worn over the safety eyewear to provide complete face protection.

If parts are missing, or if you have a problem installing parts, contact your Dealer for assistance or call Consumer Product Support.

Spark

Plug Wire

Spark

Plug

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Metal grass, weed, brush, and clearing blade edg-

es are extremely sharp. Accidental hand or body

contact with blade edges can result in severe cuts, even if the engine is off and blades are not moving. Always wear sturdy work gloves when handling blades. Do not allow blades to contact any part of your body. Work gloves do not provide protection from contact with moving blades. Always keeps hands and body away from moving blades.

NEVER fuel, start, or operate your unit unless it is fully assembled, all shields and required guards are in place,

and the throttle lock-out lever and trigger are working

properly. NEVER install any other type of blade, line head, cutting

attachment, part, or accessory on your trimmer/brushcutter

unless it is approved for use on your specic model. Parts and accessories that appear to t

properly may create a safety hazard when the unit is operated, and could result in serious injury to operator and bystanders.

ALWAYS use the correct tools for assembly. Using incorrect or improperly sized tools can result in a sudden slip and serious injuries.

ALWAYS follow the assembly instructions in order, as shown in the Operator’s Manual. Improper assembly can result in sudden part failure, and serious injuries.

Keep feet and

hands away

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NEVER use parts that appear to be worn, damaged,

improperly sized, or otherwise incompatible with mating parts. Contact your dealer or Consumer Support for

assistance if parts do not t properly.

NEVER modify parts or use parts from other pieces of equipment to assemble your unit. Use only parts that

are designed to t your model. Modifying a part to t

may weaken it, and cause premature failure. Parts from other models may not work properly, and can create unsafe operating conditions.

Wiring

Position wiring safely to prevent snagging, separation of connectors, or breakage during operation. Gather excess wire, and secure with wiring clamp if provided on unit, or

tuck behind the air lter area. Do not place wiring directly

against hot engine components. Check wiring and connectors for nicks, cuts, exposed

wire, or other damage, and repair or replace as needed. Exposed wire or

connectors can cause shocks, sparks, and risk of re or explosion, resulting in

serious injury. Check wire terminals for secure connections. Loose connections can cause

erratic engine operation, or prevent Stop switch from stopping engine.

DEBRIS SHIELD

Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut-off knife for

cutting nylon trimmer line to length during operation. Use extreme

care when assembling nylon line head to gear case to avoid accidental contact with cut-off knife. Wear work gloves when assembling nylon line head to gear case, and avoid contact with sharp cut-off knife edges.

Unit Conguration

GT Models: If your Model GT curved shaft trimmer is not fully assembled, you must assemble the unit as instructed in the Operator’s Manual provided with the unit. Before using the unit, make sure the plastic debris shield, trimmer head, and handle are properly attached, and are securely fastened.

If your GT curved shaft trimmer has been pre-

assembled, you must make sure the plastic debris shield, handle, and trimmer head are properly installed and securely attached, as shown in the Operator’s Manual provided with the unit.

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WARNING

GT Debris Shield

Cut-Off

Knife

SRM Debris Shield

Cut-Off Knife

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

NEVER install a metal blade on a

model GT curved shaft trimmer. Use

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of any metal blade on a GT curved shaft trimmer can result in serious injury to operator and bystanders. Use only nylon line heads or GT se-

ries Maxi-Cut plastic weed trimmers

approved for use on GT models. (See Set-up Guide page 1 4)

GT MODEL

Front Handle

GT Debris

Shield

Trimmer

Head

GT MAXI-CUT BLADE/NYLON LINE HEAD SET-UP GUIDE

TO USE THESE

CUTTING ATTACHMENTS

Front

Handle

You must install these parts!

Standard Cutting Line Diameter

* All required installation hardware provided with cutting attachment

Debris Shield

Harness Not Required

Mounting

Hardware

GT Series

Maxi-Cut

Grass/

Weed

Plastic

Cutters

Flat

Washer

3/8-24 R.H

Thread Hex

Locknut

N/A

GT Dual

Line

ECHOmatic

Line Head

Loop Handle (STD)

Plastic Shield (STD)

Extra

Hardware

Not

Required

.080

Diameter

GT Single

Line

ECHOmatic

Line Head

Extra

Hardware

Not

Required

.080

Diameter

NO Metal

Blades

2 Line

GT Rapid

Loader Line

Head

Flat Washer

3/8-24 R.H

Thread Hex

Locknut

.095

Diameter

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SRM MODELS:

If your trimmer-brushcutter requires assembly before it

can be used, you must make sure the unit is properly

congured for the type of cutting attachment you will be

using. Follow the instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with the unit. You must install the required cutting attachment, debris shield, handle, and any other protective devices needed, such as a harness loop and

safety harness. See SRM/PAS/SB Set-Up Guide Page 17)

If your trimmer-brushcutter has been preassembled, you must make sure the unit is properly congured for the type

of cutting you will be performing. If the unit is not properly

congured, you must rst remove the incorrect parts, and

then install the correct parts, following the instructions

in the Operator’s Manual before using the trimmer-

brushcutter,

PAS/SB MODELS:

Pro Attachment Series (PAS) and Split-Boom (SB) models

are for use only with PAS series attachments, and must not be used with any other type or brand of attachment. Select the desired PAS attachment, and assemble the attachment to the powerhead driveshaft using the coupler. Follow the safety and operating instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with the attachment, and General Safety Instructions in this Safety Manual.

SRM MODEL

Front

Handle

PAS MODEL

Front

Handle

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Debris Shield

The Pro Attachment Series and Split-Boom models allow the use of a wide

range of attachments to perform various lawn, garden, and landscaping tasks. These attachments have individual safety and operating rules which must be obeyed for safe operation. You must read and understand the safety and operating instructions for each attachment before using the unit. You must also review the general safety instructions for PAS Attachments.

If you change PAS attachments, you must also make sure your front handle is

properly congured for the new attachment.

PAS/SB Front Handle Conguration

The required front handle conguration of your

PAS/SB unit may change, depending on the type of PAS attachment being used:

• Use the barrier bar provided with the PAS power head when instructed in the PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.

• Remove the barrier bar when using an attachment that does not require a barrier. See the PAS/SB Attachments Barrier Bar Use table for barrier bar usage information.

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