Echo SRM-280U Serial S75012001001 - S75012007706 - Manual (Page 2)

2
Copyright© 2011 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
I
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.
the operator
'
s manual
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Contains specifications and information
for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
the safety manual
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Explains possible hazards involved with
the use of Grass Trimmers and Brush Cutters and what measures you
should take to make their use safer.
t
able of
c
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
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.