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Echo SRM-210U Operator's Manual

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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7712275002
SRM - 210U
WARNING
DANGER
X771000502
04/06

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  • Page 1 Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 210U WARNING DANGER 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. X771000502 X7712275002 04/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
  • Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

  • Page 7: Description

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL ESCRIPTION...
  • Page 8 Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 9 RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, and Recoil Starter. RIGHT HAND GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

  • Page 10: Contents

    Your new Echo product has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other final assembly may be necessary. Check the contents carefully, and notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. Use the contents list below to check for missing parts.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL SSEMBLY PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION Tools Required: Screwdriver, Locking Tool, 17x19 mm T-Wrench, 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, 3 and 4 mm Hex Wrench, Pliers Parts Required: Plastic Debris Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws WARNING DANGER The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only.

  • Page 12: Blade Installation

    You must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operat- ing this unit with metal blades, otherwise serious injury may result. NOTE Model SRM-210U includes U-Handle, 8-tooth blade, and neces- sary blade conversion parts. Blades must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See page 16, "Blade Selection."...

  • Page 13: U-Handle Installation

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL Install Blade Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/ L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot.

  • Page 14: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    The throttle linkage can be adjusted by turning the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Connect ignition leads (F) and one ring terminal (G) which attaches under fan housing screw.

  • Page 15: Blade Selection

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL BLADE SELECTION WARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out, and injury to yourself and bystanders.
  • Page 16 Shoulder/Waist Harness (P/N 30100052131) Use of the Shoulder/Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer/Brush Cutter use. The Shoulder/Waist Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator's shoulder and reduces operator fatigue. The restrictive harness enhances operator safety by reducing the possibility of blade contact with the operator's hands and feet. NOTE In case of Emergency, the trimmer/brushcutter can be released from the harness by pulling up on the quick-release collar.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed shut-off containers to reduce fuel at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. spillage. After use Handling Fuel •...

  • Page 18: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 19: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 20: Stopping Engine

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs...

  • Page 21: Maintenance Intervals

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t I - t l i t l i n i l l f f ) s l l i o s t l t n i ® ® .

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.

  • Page 23: Spark Plug

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Scrench (combination socket wrench & screw driver) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur.

  • Page 24: Exhaust System

    Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Install engine cover properly, placing fuel vent tube into engine cover and deflector shield tabs (A) into slots in engine cover. Secure engine cover with three (3) screws. Install top guard, and secure with one (1) screw.

  • Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment

    See page 31, "Specifications" for correct idle speed. Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. Check idle speed using a tachometer, and reset if necessary. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter-clockwise to decrease idle speed.

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: 8 & 13 mm Open End Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Clean rag, Grease gun P/N 91016 Parts Required: ECHO LUBE 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base ® Grease. Gear Housing Clean all loose debris from gear box.

  • Page 27: Nylon Line Replacement

    PERATOR ANUAL NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 2.4mm (0.095 in.) Nylon Trimmer Line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. sections]) Echomatic Pro Trimmer Head Do not push spool in. Hold drum and turn spool clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. Pull spool out of drum.

  • Page 28: Sharpening Metal Blades

    SHARPENING METAL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely), missing teeth and bending.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING t l i l f f t l i t l i t l i t l i t r i t r i WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 30: Storage

    TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODEL --------------------------------------------------------------- SRM-210U Length ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1770 mm (69.7 in.) Width ------------------------------------------------------------------ 700 mm (27.68 in.) Height ----------------------------------------------------------------- 455 mm (17.9 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ---------------------------------------- 5.94 kg (13.1 lb.) Engine Type ---------------------------------------------------------- Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore -------------------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.)

  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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