Echo SRM-210 - 12-03 SERIAL NUMBER..., Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...al MODEL SRM 210 Serial Number 05295101 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation X7702275402 X770000672 12 03 ...

Page 2: ...rvice 32 Warranty Card 32 Additional or Replacement Manuals 32 INTRODUCTION 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 You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETYmessages THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation Keep it in a ...

Page 3: ...reducir el riesgo de lesionarse los operadores los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer y comprender el Manual Del Operador y los Manuales De Seguridad que se entregan escritos en español 89022809560 English Translation Shaft Decal Spanish Decal Hot Surface Decal P N 89016006361 P N 89022809560 MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you ...

Page 4: ...ot stop immediately after releasing throttle Keep hands and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving INSPECTBLADESBEFOREUSE DONOTUSEDAMAGED CRACKED BENT DULLOR IMPROPERLYSHARPENEDBLADES Do not remove shields modify the unit or install attachments or parts not approved by ECHO Approved attachment information and replacement Operator s and...

Page 5: ...OPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a conditi...

Page 6: ...g 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 An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the are...

Page 7: ... are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death ReadtheManuals Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area...

Page 8: ...bled No assembly tools are needed and the nylon line head plastic debris shield and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre assembled to the unit Only the front handle may need to be re positioned for comfortable operation CONTENTS ______1 Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly ______1 Operator s Manual ______1 Safety Manual ______1 Warranty Registration Card ______1 LimitedWarrantyStatement...

Page 9: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 12 18 Safety Video 20 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 3 ...

Page 10: ...toreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergraduallyfor best operating technique 11 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 12 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 13 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust are...

Page 11: ... type SparkPlug NGKBPM 8Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 45lit 15 2USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem i 30 Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch CentrifugalType Dri...

Page 12: ... plate A NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION 1 Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool C Remove plastic sleevefromPTOshaft 2 Be sure upper plate A remains on PTO shaft 3 Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against upper plate 4 Removelockingtool C ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Se...

Page 13: ...ATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield harness and handle can result in serious personal injury A B C Grass Weed Blades Require InstallBladeConversionKit P N99944200415 Includes metal shield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C ...

Page 14: ... used DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush 8 Tooth Weed Grass Blade P N 69600120331 is designed for grass garden debris and thick weeds DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth 19 mm 3 4 in diameter or larger A C Brush Clearing Blades Require Install U Handle Blade Conversion Kit P N 99944200521 Includesmetalshield A shoulder harness with hip pad C and U Handles D NOTE The B...

Page 15: ...ter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe 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 pull up on the ...

Page 16: ...lend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPower Blend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation IMPORTAN...

Page 17: ...Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and ...

Page 18: ... Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapidly pull rec...

Page 19: ...ou are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an 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 task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs SKILL LEVELS Level1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level2 Moderate difficult...

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Page 21: ...in it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUELFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable...

Page 22: ...mm hex wrench 25 50mm 1 2in cleaningbrush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass buil...

Page 23: ... to remove dirt form cylinder fins 5 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fueltank 6 Assemble components in reverse order NOTE When installing the cover be certain the metal deflector shield tab is in the engine cover slots EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross head screwdriver soft metal brush Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 GasketP N...

Page 24: ...oval Make sure screen is positioned properly before tightening screws NOTE When installing the cover be certain the metal deflector shield tab is in the engine cover slots A B C Cylinder Exhaust Port Level3 IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability perio...

Page 25: ...speed adjustment may be required periodically to comply with specifications for this unit See Specifications for correct idle speed Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles 1 Check idle speed usi...

Page 26: ...l of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating 15 ml 1 2 oz of grease 3 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear ho...

Page 27: ...ead through the molded loop D on the spool Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm 6 in longer than the other 4 Hold the spool opening toward you Place index finger between the two strands and wind line tightly and evenly in direction of arrow E marked CC 5 Stopwhenapproximately15 20cm 6 8in line C remainsand place ends of line in notches F in spool B 6 Feed ends of line through housing eye...

Page 28: ...o maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gulle...

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Page 30: ... or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh cle...

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Page 32: ...he application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registrat...