Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo SRM - 261SB Operator's Manual

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NTRODUCTION
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.
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.
THE OPERATOR
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and
Brush Cutters and what measures you should take to insure safe
operation.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
- The Safety manual .............................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals ................................................................. 4
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......... 6
- Safe Operation .................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Contents ............................................................. 9
- Blade Terms and Definitions ............................... 9
- Emission Control ............................................... 10
Specifications ........................................................... 12
Assembly ................................................................. 13
- ECHO Approved Optional Equipment .............. 13
- Power Head Shaft / Lower Shaft Assembly ...... 14
- Plastic Shield Installation .................................. 14
- Nylon Head Installation .................................... 15
- Front Handle Installation .................................. 15
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 16
- Operation with Blades ...................................... 16
- Fuel ................................................................... 18
- Equipment Check .............................................. 19
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- Determine Operation Area ................................ 19
Operation ................................................................. 20
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 20
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 21
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 22
Maintenance ............................................................ 22
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 22
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 23
- Air Filter ............................................................ 24
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 24
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 25
- Cooling System Cleaning .................................. 25
- Exhaust System ................................................. 26
- Carburetor Adjustment .........................................
- Lubrication ........................................................ 28
- Nylon Line Replacement ................................... 30
- Sharpening Metal Blades .................................. 31
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 32
Storage ..................................................................... 33
Servicing Information ............................................... 36
- Parts .................................................................. 36
- Service .............................................................. 36
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 36
- Warranty Card .................................................. 36
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 36
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.