Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo SRM-280U Operator's Manual

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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 will find both easy to use and
full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
the operator
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.

the safety manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the 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
Safety ...................................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ...3
- International Symbols ..................................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ..................3
- Equipment ....................................................................6
Emission Control .................................................................6
Description ...........................................................................8
Contents ...............................................................................9
Assembly............................................................................10
- Plastic Shield Installation ...........................................10
- Nylon Line Head Installation .....................................10
- To Advance Trimmer Line .........................................11
- Remove Nylon Head ..................................................11
- Blade Operation .........................................................11
- U-Handle Installation .................................................13
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ..........................14
- Balance and Adjust Unit ............................................15
Operation ............................................................................15
- Blade Selection ..........................................................15
- Fuel ............................................................................17
- Starting Cold Engine ..................................................19
- Starting Warm Engine ................................................20
- Stopping Engine .........................................................21
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Maintenance .......................................................................21
- Skill Levels ................................................................21
- Maintenance Intervals ................................................22
- Air Filter .....................................................................23
- Fuel Filter ...................................................................23
- Spark Plug ..................................................................24
- Cooling System .........................................................24
- Exhaust System ..........................................................25
- Carburetor Adjustment ...............................................27
- High Altitude Operation ..........................................27
- Lubrication .................................................................28
- Nylon Line Replacement ...........................................29
- Sharpening Metal Blades ...........................................30
Troubleshooting .................................................................31
Storage ...............................................................................32
Specifications .....................................................................33
Warranty Statements ..........................................................34
Servicing Information ........................................................40
- Parts/Serial Number ...................................................40
- Service ........................................................................40
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ............................40
- Warranty Card ............................................................40
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .........................40
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 acces-
sories, and may not include all standard equipment.