Echo SRM - 3100 Operator's Manual page 11

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 not factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly (some models) and must be
positioned 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, Flexible Drive Cable (SRM-3100S, 3400 have solid steel drive shaft) and Safety Decal.
8. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - 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 and Safety Decal. 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. U-HANDLE - Required for metal blade operation.
13. BLADE - Circular blade for grass, weed or brush cutting applications. Harness, metal shield & U-handles required for blade
operation.
14. METAL BLADE SHIELD - Required when unit is equipped with blades. Do not operate unit without shield.
15. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. Using the strap reduces operator fatigue.
16. HIP PAD - Used to protect hip/leg and clothing when using U-handle equipped unit.
17. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case. Pull choke knob up to close the choke for cold starting.
Push knob down for the "RUN" position.
18. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
19. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
20. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTER - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrester prevents hot, glowing particles
of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
21. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
22. 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.
23. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
24. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor for
starting. Pump the bulb 10 times until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line.
25. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
26. 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 supplemen-
tal to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.
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