Table Of Contents; Introduction - Echo SRM-4300 Operator's Manual

ECHO Grass Trimmers / Brushcutters are lightweight,
high-performance, petrol engined units designed for
weed control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas
diffi cult to control by any other means.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than
aforementioned.
Never let children operate this unit.
This Manual provides the information necessary for
assembly, operation and maintenance.
You must read this Manual to understand the safe and
effective operation of your ECHO product.
For future reference, you should keep this Operator's
Manual.
If this Operator's Manual has become illegible through
impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from
your ECHO dealer.
Introduction ................................................................... 2
Decals and symbols ..................................................... 3
Rules for safe operation ................................................ 4
Training ................................................................... 4
Eye protection ......................................................... 4
Hearing and ear protection ..................................... 4
Protective clothing ................................................... 4
Additional protection ............................................... 4
Using shoulder harness .......................................... 5
Fuel ......................................................................... 6
Physical condition ................................................... 6
Area and equipment inspection .............................. 6
General operation ................................................... 7
Vibration and cold ................................................... 9
Repetitive stress injuries ......................................... 9
With metal blade ..................................................... 10
Reaction forces ....................................................... 10
Blade selection ....................................................... 11
Description ................................................................... 12
Assembling ................................................................... 13
Drive shaft ............................................................... 13
Handle .................................................................... 13
Throttle cable .......................................................... 13
Installation of shield ................................................ 13
Installing blade ........................................................ 14
Check positions of attached cutting blade .............. 14
Check positions of attached shield ......................... 14
SRM-4300

Introduction

When renting or lending this machine to a person who
will operate it, always include this Operator's Manual,
which provides explanation and instructions.
When transferring a product, please deliver it attaching
the Operator's Manual.
Specifi cations, 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.
If there is any clause in this Manual that is hard to be
understood, please contact your ECHO dealer.
Contents
Fuel ............................................................................... 15
Fuel ......................................................................... 15
Handling fuel ........................................................... 15
Operation ...................................................................... 16
Starting cold engine ................................................ 16
Starting warm engine .............................................. 16
Stopping engine ...................................................... 16
Service maintenance guide .......................................... 17
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 17
Maintenance and care ................................................. 18
Cleaning air fi lter ..................................................... 18
Check fuel system ................................................... 18
Replacing fuel fi lter ................................................. 18
Check spark plug .................................................... 18
Cooling system maintenance .................................. 18
Carburettor adjustment ........................................... 19
Cleaning silencer .................................................... 20
Angle transmission.................................................. 20
Lubricating shaft tube (SRM-4300R) ..................... 20
Storage ......................................................................... 21
Long term storage (over 30 days) ........................... 21
Disposal procedure ....................................................... 21
Specifi cations ............................................................... 22
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