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- Page 1 GRASS/WEED TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER and CLEARING SAW SAFETY MANUAL Read and understand these instructions. Failure to do so will increase risk of injury. For your nearest ECHO Dealer, call 1-800-432-ECHO (3246) 99922202600 X7522270400 06/98...
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Page 2: Graphic Warnings
GRAPHIC WARNINGS Circle and slash symbol means whatever is shown is prohibited. RISKS Eye Loss from Thrown Objects Injury to Bystanders Injury Blade Contact from Kick Out (Blade Thrust) Eye Loss from Ricochet Using Wrong Equipment 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Do not misuse the blade or the unit. Do not raise the line or blade head above your knee height. Your unit is not a pruner, hedge trimmer or chain saw and should not be substituted for these tools. - Page 4 • Never use wire or wire rope in place of nylon monofilament cutting line. • Spark arrester mufflers are standard on ECHO units to reduce the possibility of forest fires. Do not operate the unit with a loose or defective muffler. Do not remove the spark arrester...
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Page 5: Definition Of Terms
BARRIER - A device, such as a bar handle, U-handle or harness, which restrains the unit’s cutting attachment from moving rearward and making inadvertent contact with the operator’s legs. BLADE RETAINER - A mechanism which holds the brushcutter blade to the driving member. BLADE THRUST - Another name for Kickout. -
Page 6: Curved Shaft Models - Clockwise Rotation
SHOULDER HARNESS (STANDARD ON SOME MODELS) TRIMMER - A GT or SRM unit when fitted with a line cutting head or Maxi-Cut Weed Cutter. Metal blades are recommended only on SRM units with special conversion kits. UNIT - Powerhead, shaft and cutting assembly. -
Page 7: Straight Shaft Models - Counterclockwise Rotation
STRAIGHT SHAFT MODELS SRM SERIES GRASS/WEED/BRUSH CUTTERS SHOULDER ROTARY MOWERS CONVERTIBLE FOR METAL BLADE USE SHOULDER/WAIST HARNESS DEBRIS SHIELD U-HANDLE REQUIRED FOR USE WITH METAL BLADES IS STANDARD ON THE LARGER SRM MODELS OPTIONAL BLADE METAL DEBRIS SHIELD FOR USE WITH METAL BLADES DEBRIS SHIELD COUNTER-... -
Page 8: Protective Devices
ECHO safety goggles are stamped Z87 as being in compliance with ANSI Standard Z87.1 for eye protection devices. Prescription glasses may be worn under the safety goggles. -
Page 9: Combination Of Cutting Heads, Shields, Handles, Etc
COMBINATIONS OF CUTTING HEADS, SHIELDS, HANDLES, ETC… PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD FOR CURVED SHAFT UNITS CUT-OFF KNIFE ON RIGHT SIDE BASIC COMPONENTS AVAILABLE FOR METAL BLADE USE REVIEW THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR PROPER PROCEDURE WHEN CONVERTING FROM NYLON LINE HEAD TO 1. -
Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation
Always wear approved eye protection from thrown objects when operating. The eye protection devices available from ECHO are stamped “Z87” and are in accordance with ANSI Standard Z87.1. Do not rely on any face shield to protect your eyes. Do not rely on the debris shield on the unit to protect your eyes from ricocheting or thrown objects. - Page 11 NO PERSON EXCEPT OPERATOR ALLOWED IN 15 METER RADIUS* DANGER ZONE. EYE, EAR, FACE, FOOT, LEG AND BODY PROTECTION MUST BE WORN BY OPERATOR. PERSONS IN ZONE OF RISK BEYOND DANGER ZONE SHOULD WEAR EYE PROTECTION AGAINST THROWN OBJECTS. RISK DIMINISHES WITH DISTANCE FROM DANGER ZONE.
- Page 12 If the procedure does not work for you, please ask your ECHO servicing dealer for assistance. Echo trimmers and brushcutters are designed to fit a wide variety of body sizes, but may not be adjustable for ex- tremely tall persons.
- Page 13 Do not try to repair the unit without proper instructions. The unit should be serviced only by trained ECHO dealer servicemen with the proper tools. Be sure that: a) Engine does not leak fuel.
- Page 14 ECHO servicing dealer. All maintenance and adjustments given in the operator’s manual should be performed by you or your ECHO servicing dealer on a timely basis. ALL required service or repair must be done only by the ECHO servicing dealer.
- Page 15 It is believed that the condition, brought by exposure to cold and/or vibration, may result in tingling and burning and then by loss of color or numbness in fingers. Even if you ECHO model has anti- vibration mounts, we recommend your taking the following precau- tions because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
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Page 16: Cutting With Nylon Line
CUTTING WITH NYLON LINE WARNING One of the intended purposes of the debris shield is to reduce the risk of the operator’s legs from being struck by thrown objects. The debris shield, however, should NOT be relied upon to provide protection for the eyes from thrown objects. Always wear approved eye protection goggles. - Page 17 WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO quality nylon monofilament line of the diameter given in your operator’s manual. Never use wire or wire-reinforced line in place of nylon trimmer line. Load your nylon line cutting head only with nylon trimmer line of the proper diameter.
- Page 18 SCYTHING: This is the cutting or mowing of large grassy areas by sweeping or swinging the trimmer in a level arc. Use a smooth, easy motion. Do not try to hack or chop down the grass. The unit can be hand-held for scything.
- Page 19 STRAIGHT SHAFT UNITS TRIMMING DEBRIS KNIFE SIDE RAISED ANGLE TO WALL ANGLE TO GROUND SCYTHING SCALPING EDGING WARNING DANGER Always check that there is a safe distance between the cutting device and your feet. Be sure to keep the cutting device away from your body during operation.
- Page 20 Do not cut closely to obstruction or barrier. Avoid trimmer line contact with broken wire fencing. Pieces of wire broken off by the trimmer can be hurled at high speeds.
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Page 21: Cutting With Blades
NOTE A Maxi-Cut Weed Cutter may be installed on most ECHO GT or SRM series units in place of a line head assembly. A special interference-threaded lock nut is needed to secure it on GT series units with a curved shaft. - Page 22 GT SERIES CLOCKWISE ROTATION PUSH OBJECT ON LEFT SRM SERIES COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION PUSH OBJECT ON LEFT KICKOUT (BLADE THRUST) CLOCKWISE KICKOUT OBJECT SCYTHING WEEDS PULL OBJECT ON RIGHT PULL OBJECT ON RIGHT REACTION FORCES PUSH. The operator feels the unit push toward him when he tries to saw with the blade on the side where the teeth are moving away from him.
- Page 23 NOTE Do not use a weed blade to cut brush or trees which exceed a diameter of 1/2 to 3/4 inches. Scything can be done in both directions, or just in one way which results in the debris being thrown away from you. That is using the side of the blade that it is rotating away from you.
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Page 24: Echo Attachments And Accessories
All heads must be used with a plastic debris shield. 4-STRING MANUAL FEED LINE HEAD nylon line heads are standard on most ECHO GT or WARNING DANGER head... - Page 25 FOR SRM UNITS ONLY This three-bladed device, with a 10-inch radius, is made of flexible plastic on a rigid hub. Use in place of a nylon line head on ECHO SRM series units only. Not for heavy weeds or brush.
- Page 26 DURING STARTING BLADE ECHO BLADES There are three types of ECHO Blades: knife, brush and clearing blades. The ECHO products catalog lists the blade sizes available. These blades must be in sharp condition for both safety and good results. Have dull blades sharpened professionally or have them replaced.
- Page 27 The blade angle is suitable for low-level cutting. Follow instructions in this safety manual for general operation of the SRM unit. Follow instructions in the ECHO Underwater Cutting Attachment Operator’s Manual for assembly, operation, lubrication and main- tenance of the attachment.
- Page 28 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 OAKWOOD ROAD LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com PRINTED IN U.S.A...