Echo DSRM-2600/U, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Incorporated Operator s Manual DSRM 2600 U Grass Trimmer Brushcutter Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury Cancer and Reproductive Harm...

Page 2: ...ield Installation 17 Nylon Line Head Installation 17 To Advance Trimmer Line 18 Balance and Adjust Unit U model 22 Operation 22 Operation with Blades 22 Blade Selection 24 Starting Unit 25 Stopping Un...

Page 3: ...n maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in...

Page 4: ...Registration Register your ECHO equipment online at www echo usa com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and pr...

Page 5: ...companied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which might lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides information necessary for the pr...

Page 6: ...to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Wear Hand and Foot Protection Beware of Fire Sa...

Page 7: ...ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase...

Page 8: ...nexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts If...

Page 9: ...e the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less l...

Page 10: ...ttery or tool that is damaged or modified Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire explosion or risk of injury Do not expose a battery or tool to fire or exce...

Page 11: ...y duty adhesive tape DO NOT try to remove or destroy any of the battery components DO NOT try to open the battery If a leak develops the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic DO NOT get the so...

Page 12: ...p cutting attachment below waist Keep all body parts away from rotating cutting attachment Equipment Use only approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment c...

Page 13: ...embling unit removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening wh...

Page 14: ...derstand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Safety label is for example only Your label may appear slightly different 1 Gear Cas...

Page 15: ...missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts DSRM 2600 DSRM 2600U Not all units include battery and charger 10 Power Button 11 Button 12 Button 13 Trigger Switch Lockout 14 Trigger...

Page 16: ...support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws DSRM 2600U Parts required U Handle assembly handle bolt 1 Install U handle clamp A to drive shaft clamp B Secure with U handle bol...

Page 17: ...sing plastic or metal blades or serious injury may result 1 Remove blade blade mounting hardware and shield without cutoff knife and retain for future use with blade conversions 2 Align holes in shiel...

Page 18: ...t cutoff knife can result in trimmer damage caused by operation with excessive line length Note Your nylon line head may appear different than nylon line head shown To Advance Trimmer Line Note To adv...

Page 19: ...fected areas of the skin with plenty of water and soap If fluid gets in the eyes do not rub Rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Also seek medical assistance Never bridge short...

Page 20: ...ttery is outside acceptable temperature range 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F LED will remain RED 4 When charging is complete LED will remain GREEN See battery manual for charging time 5 Verify battery is f...

Page 21: ...e serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown Note The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to...

Page 22: ...ness 3 Slide harness clamp up A or down until unit balances with head approximately 50 75 mm 2 3 in from the ground 4 Tighten harness clamp screw 5 Loosen U Handle clamp screws B and position U Handle...

Page 23: ...de plate must match arbor diameter of blades For barrier bar or U handle follow instructions supplied with either blade conversion kit or U handle kit and verify blade is secured properly A new cotter...

Page 24: ...and bystanders Never use an edging blade circular saw blade or any other type of unapproved blade 3 Tooth Grass Weed Blades may be used wherever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade for h...

Page 25: ...der waist harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue During blade operation the same fatigue reductio...

Page 26: ...ating speed press F Press and hold button for one second to maintain consistent speed Press again to cancel When power to unit is turned on After 90 seconds of inactivity unit will power itself off If...

Page 27: ...lications Do Not install blades on GT Curved Shaft trimmers Operating Techniques Nylon Line Head Nylon line heads may be used for trimming scything edging and scalping of grass and light weeds Trimmin...

Page 28: ...lows in direction of line head rotation Change line head position to assure debris flow is directed away from operator Keep cutting line away from wire fences to avoid entanglement Operate trimmer onl...

Page 29: ...d possibly lose control of the unit Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material be...

Page 30: ...l away from the operator if the point of cutting resistance is on the left side of the blade If the point of cutting resistance is on the right side of the blade the equipment will push back toward th...

Page 31: ...bound in the cut stop the unit and support the trimmer or brushcutter to keep stress off the blade Push the tree away from the entry point of the cut to open the cut and pull the blade directly away f...

Page 32: ...ions as written otherwise serious personal injury can result Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If...

Page 33: ...rvals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance If you continuously use vegetable based chain oil inspect and do maintenance often When you...

Page 34: ...switch lockout and allow trimmer head to stop 2 Make sure power indicator LED is not illuminated 3 Depress battery latch release A and slide battery out of power head 4 Use compressed air or a soft b...

Page 35: ...Gear cases without grease plug A do not require lubrication 1 Clean all loose debris from gear case 2 Remove plug A and check level of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill Flex Cable 1 Lo...

Page 36: ...ssemble in reverse order Nylon Line Replacement Wear gloves or personal injury may result Cutoff knife is sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot Never use wire or wire rope that can break off...

Page 37: ...head 4 Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm 5 in of each line remains exposed Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation When the wear...

Page 38: ...ending If ANY of these problems are discovered replace the blade When sharpening a blade always remove the same amount of materials from each tooth to maintain balance A blade that is not balanced wil...

Page 39: ...battery again after remove obstructions from connection Fault in the charger Consult your dealer Fault in the battery Consult your dealer Unit will not turn on Battery not installed properly Check the...

Page 40: ...Do not store in an enclosure where combustible fumes may accumulate fire may result When storing the product for long periods of time ensure that the following preparations for storage are carried out...

Page 41: ...ree place out of the reach of children Disposal Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials The codes refer to the following materials dispose of those plastic parts i...

Page 42: ...type ECHO eFORCE 56V series charger Charger input voltage 120V AC 60Hz Charging time See Battery Manual Operating Rod 25 0 mm 0 98 in aluminum tube Drive Shaft 6 15 mm 0 25 in flexible shaft Cutter H...

Page 43: ...ay contrary to the operating in structions as specified in the Operator s Manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product...

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Page 45: ...DSRM 2600 U PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7508163900 45 10 21 ECHO Incorporated...

Page 46: ...NOTES DSRM 2600 U 46 X7508163900 10 21 ECHO Incorporated NOTES...

Page 47: ...DSRM 2600 U NOTES X7508163900 47 10 21 ECHO Incorporated...

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