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ENGLISH
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GRASS-TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER
SRM-236ES
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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  • Page 1 1Cover ENGLISH OPERATOR'S MANUAL GRASS-TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SRM-236ES WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents For safe use of your product....................3 Description.......................... 8 Before you start ........................9 Packing list ........................9 Assembly ........................10 Loop handle version ....................10 U-handle version......................11 Adjusting the balance ....................13 Preparing the fuel ......................14 Engine operation.......................

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Product

    For safe use of your product For safe use of your product Important information WARNING Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product. About your operator's manual This manual contains necessary information about the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your product. Please read it carefully and absorb its contents.
  • Page 4 For safe use of your product WARNING Vibration and cold 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, followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
  • Page 5 For safe use of your product WARNING Environment of use and operation Do not use the product: under poor weather conditions. on steep slopes or in places which give no secure foothold and are thus slippery. at night or in dark places with poor visibility. When using the product on a gentle slope, work in a level, contour-like motion.
  • Page 6 For safe use of your product Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion tion Wear foot protection and Petrol and oil mixture gloves Choke Control "Cold Start" Emergency stop Position (Choke Closed) Warning! Choke Control "Run" Position Thrown objects! (Choke Open) Carburettor adjustment Warning, side thrust...
  • Page 7 For safe use of your product Safety decal(s) The safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what the decal means before using your product. If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage, or peels off and is lost, please purchase a replacement decal from your dealer and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below.

  • Page 8: Description

    Description Description Angle transmission Having two gears to change the 10. Ignition switch "Slide switch" mounted on top of the angle of rotating axis. throttle trigger housing, move switch forward to RUN, Cutting attachment Nylon line cutting head for cutting backward to STOP position.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before you start Before you start Packing list The following parts are packed separately in the packing box. When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or broken. 1.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Before you start Assembly WARNING Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly. Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury. Loop handle version Loop handle assembly Assemble loop handle (A) and bracket (C) to drive shaft assem- bly.

  • Page 11: U-Handle Version

    Before you start Thread nylon line cutting head (B) onto shaft (anticlockwise) until it is tight. Remove locking tool (C). U-handle version U-handle assembly Install handle assembling bracket (upper) (A) in handle as- sembling bracket (lower) (D) and fix handle by tightening handle assembling bolt (8 mm) (B) lightly.
  • Page 12 Before you start Method to change shield There are two types of shields : namely one used exclusively for nylon line cutting head and another one used exclusively for metal blade. When using nylon line cutting head, use the shield for nylon line cutting head. Remove bolt (M5×20) (A) on the right side of the shield and slide the shield to the left and remove it.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Balance

    Before you start Adjusting the balance Adjusting the shoulder harness WARNING This product is designed to fit a wide variety of body sizes, but may not be adjustable for extremely tall persons. Do not use the unit if your feet can reach the cutting attachment when the unit is attached to the harness. IMPORTANT A person's size can affect the balancing adjustment.

  • Page 14: Preparing The Fuel

    Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days. Fuel Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC,FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.

  • Page 15: Engine Operation

    Engine operation Engine operation Starting the engine WARNING Be particularly careful to observe the following precautions when starting the engine: Move at least 3m from the place where you refueled. Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place. Check that there are no fuel leaks. Inspect metal blades for cracks.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    Engine operation Move the choke lever (F) to the "Cold Start" (E) position. Alternately press and release the purge bulb (H) until the fuel is sucked up into it. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull- ing several times on the starter grip (I).

  • Page 17: Trimming Operation

    Trimming operation Trimming operation DANGER Always stop the engine when a cutting attachment jam occurs. Severe injury can occur if a jam is removed and the cutting attachment suddenly starts. Do not operate the product without the shield in place. Any objects that ricochet off the cutting attachment could cause an accident or serious injury.

  • Page 18: Using Shoulder Harness

    Trimming operation Using shoulder harness Always mount the trimmer correctly using the shoulder har- ness. Buckle waist belt. Belt should be snug. Attach product to harness. Loop handle version Place shoulder harness over left shoulder and adjust straps so the quick release pin rests just below the waist. U-handle version Place shoulder harness over both shoulders and adjust straps so the connecting point latches as shown.
  • Page 19 Trimming operation Scything This is the cutting or mowing of large grassy areas by sweep- ing or swinging the trimmer in a level arc. Use a smooth, easy motion. Do not try to hack or chop down the grass. Tilt the ny- lon line cutting head to direct the debris away from you on the scything stroke.

  • Page 20: Basic Trimming Operation With Metal Blade

    Trimming operation Basic trimming operation with metal blade WARNING Please observe the following instructions when trimming. Check to ensure that the trimmer blade has been tightened securely in place. Replace the shield if it is damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer blade nut when it becomes worn. Do not cut into the ground with the blade.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Maintenance and care WARNING Observe the following precautions when checking and maintaining your product after use: Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or maintain the product until the engine has cooled. You could burn yourself. Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks and maintenance.
  • Page 22 Maintenance and care Replacing fuel filter Use a piece of metal wire or the like to pick up fuel filter (A) through fuel tank opening. Pull old filter from fuel line (B). Install new fuel filter. NOTE If filter is excessive dirty or no longer fits properly, replace it. Carburettor adjustment WARNING When the carburettor is being adjusted, the cutting attachment may move.
  • Page 23 Maintenance and care Remove dust and dirt from between fins (A). Before each use, remove accumulated debris from bottom en- gine intake grille located between the fuel tank and starter. Air intake Cleaning silencer Remove the silencer cover. Remove the spark arrester screen cover (C) and the screen (B) from the silencer body.
  • Page 24 Maintenance and care Angle transmission Remove the plug (A) and drain screw (B) from the angle transmission (C). Add grease into the transmission until old grease is pushed out. If necessary, use a low pressure pump. NOTE Use good quality lithium multi grease. Reinstall the drain screw and plug.
  • Page 25 Maintenance and care Replacing nylon line DANGER Shut down trimmer engine without fail and make sure nylon line cutting head has stopped rotating before starting replacement procedure. To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury. WARNING Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by YAMABIKO CORPORATION. Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
  • Page 26 Maintenance and care Fit cover and housing together. (C) Align "eyelets" of cover with "recesses" of housing, and (D) press pawls of housing into respective window of cover until the pawls are firmly fit- ted into the windows. DANGER Make sure each outer periphery of pawls of housing spreads almost fully up to the outer periphery of re- spective window of cover.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Maintenance and care Storage Long-term storage (30 days or more) WARNING Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks. You could cause a fire. When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for storage are carried out.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Do not use fuel containing me- thyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC,FD grade and ECHO Premi- um 50 : 1 oil. Ratio...
  • Page 29 1Notes and rear cover MEMORANDUM X772-000911 X772227-6301 2012...
  • Page 30 MEMORANDUM X772-000911 X772227-6301 2012...
  • Page 31 MEMORANDUM X772-000911 X772227-6301 2012...
  • Page 32 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145. X772-000911 Printed in Japan 1209A 0556 ES X772227-6301 © 2012...

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