Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo SRM-261 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.
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 the proper trimming techniques you should use for
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 ......................................................................... 3
- International Symbols ................................................. 4
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ................. 5
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ................... 5
- Equipment .................................................................. 6
- Safe Operation ............................................................ 7
Emission Control ................................................................ 7
Description ......................................................................... 8
- Contents ..................................................................... 8
Assembly .......................................................................... 10
- Specifications ............................................................ 10
- Plastic Shield Installation .......................................... 11
- Nylon Head Installation ........................................... 11
- Front Handle Installation .......................................... 11
- Operation with Blades .............................................. 12
- Harness Clamp Installation ...................................... 13
- Metal Shield Installation ........................................... 14
- U-Handle Installation ............................................... 15
Pre-Operation ................................................................... 17
- Fuel ........................................................................... 17
Operation .......................................................................... 18
- Starting Cold Engine ................................................. 18
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- Starting Warm Engine ............................................... 19
- Stopping Engine ........................................................ 19
Maintenance ..................................................................... 20
- Skill Levels ................................................................ 20
- Maintenance Intervals .............................................. 20
- Air Filter ................................................................... 21
- Fuel Filter ................................................................. 21
- Spark Plug ................................................................. 22
- Cooling System Cleaning .......................................... 22
- Exhaust System ........................................................ 23
- Carburetor Adjustment ............................................. 24
- Lubrication ................................................................ 25
- Nylon Line Replacement .......................................... 26
- Sharpening Metal Blades .......................................... 27
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 28
Storage .............................................................................. 29
Servicing Information ........................................................ 32
- Parts .......................................................................... 32
- Service ....................................................................... 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 32
- Warranty Card .......................................................... 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................ 32
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.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.