Echo SB User Manual

SRM/GT/PAS/SB/PE SAFETY MANUAL DANGER!Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries. You must read, under-stand, and follow these safety instructio

10PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION CAUTIONProlonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may resultin injury. Read and follow all safety and ope

11Raynaud's SyndromeA condition known as Raynaud’s Syndrome can occur from exposure to cold and/or vibration.This condition affects the hands and

12ASSEMBLY WARNINGMove STOP switch to STOP position and disconnectspark plug lead at spark plug before assembling unit.Do not connect spark plug

13Keep feet andhands awayNEVER install any other type of blade, line head, cuttingattachment, part, or accessory on your trimmer/brushcutter unless it

14Debris Shield WARNINGPlastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut-offknife for cutting nylon trimmer line to length during op-eration. Us

15SRM Models: If your trimmer-brushcutter requiresassembly before it can be used, you must make surethe unit is properly configured for the type of c

16PAS/SB Front Handle ConfigurationThe required front handle configuration of your PAS/SBunit may change, depending on the type of PAS attach-ment bei

17ASSEMBLYSRM/PAS/SB Blade ConfigurationIf you change the cutting attachment on your SRM, PAS,or SB unit from nylon line head to a blade, you must als

18PE Models DANGERModification, improper assembly, or use of unapprovedblades or attachments, can result in serious injury,engine failure, and voidi

19All Front Loop Handle ModelsMake sure the front loop handle is positioned beyondthe minimum handle spacing line, as shown on thehandle spacing decal

2INTRODUCTIONWARNINGThis manual describes how to protect yourself and others from hazards related to operation ofa Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM T

20FUELING DANGERExplosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Gasoline is extremelyflammable. Vapors are explosive. Keep at least 50feet (15 m) away from heat, sp

21• NEVER fill fuel tanks indoors - ALWAYS fill fueltanks outdoors over open ground.• DO NOT overfill fuel tank - ALWAYS allow room intank for expansi

22• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. CALL PHYSI-CIAN OR A POISON CONTROL CENTER IMME-DIATELY.• WEAR SAFETY GLASS

23STARTINGNEVER use raw (unmixed) fuel, or any high-ethanol fuel(ethanol content greater than 10%) such as E20 -E85,in a two-stroke engine.Fuel contai

24The cutting head/work attachment (nylon line head,blade, or PAS/SB attachment) must not move at idle,otherwise serious personal injury may result.

25• ALWAYS start the unit with power head on theground, with cutting head/work attachment off theground and clear of debris and all obstructions.• NEV

26• Hold the unit with a secure, two-handed grip, andwait for the engine to stall to a complete stop.• After the engine stops, disconnect the spark pl

27OPERATIONNO PERSON EXCEPT OPERATOR IS ALLOWED IN 15 METER RADIUS* DANGER ZONE. EYE,EAR, FACE, FOOT, LEG AND BODY PROTECTION MUST BE WORN BY OPERATOR

28OPERATIONAlways use 2 hands tohold unitStop unit immediately ifsudden vibration occurs• ALWAYS use extra care to maintain footing aroundsloping, hil

29OPERATIONGT GRASS TRIMMER & SRM TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER OPERATIONGT/SRM/PAS Units - Using Nylon Line Heads WARNINGFlying DebrisLine heads rotate

3SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGSThese important safety symbols and warnings are used throughout this manual, and may alsoappear in your Operator’s, Attach

30OPERATION• NEVER operate trimmer with cutting head aboveknee height - operation with the cutting head wellabove ground level produces a higher debri

31SRM/PAS Brushcutter Operation - Using MetalGrass/Weed, Brush, & Clearing Blades DANGERSharp Blades/Powerful Cutting ActionContact with mov

32• Make sure the warning sign on the back of theshoulder harness is properly positioned for easyviewing by others.• Wearing hearing protection and en

33• ALWAYS use blade only for application for which itwas intended• ALWAYS use the correct front handle for the type ofblade being used. Echo recomme

34KickoutKickout is also a reactive force caused by resistance tocutting, but the direction of blade thrust is lateral (to theleft or right of the bla

35Blade ApplicationsUse blades only in recommended applications.••••• Grass/Weed Blade - Use Grass/Weed blades forcutting thick grasses, weeds, light

36PE Models DANGERStriking concrete or other hard materials with spinning edger blade can cause severe bladedamage or breakage, and serious or fatal

37Edger Operator in OperatingPositionProhibition - Edger Operationw/Electric Cord on GroundDebris Removal with Scraper WARNINGEdger operation may sc

38• ALWAYS use only Echo-approved attachments andedger blades.• NEVER operate edger with damaged or missingdebris shield.• NEVER adjust edger blade he

39PAS ATTACHMENTS DANGERMisuse, improper assembly, or use of unapprovedattachments, can result in serious injury, engine failure,and voiding of war

4Read Operator's and Safety ManualsRead manuals carefully, and follow rules for safe opera-tion. Failure to do so could result in serious or fat

40••••• NEVER use unit within 15 meters (50 feet) of anypower lines or wires that may be conducting electric-ity. Contact with wires carrying electri

41••••• ALWAYS use adjustment handle to hold bladeassembly when making adjustments.••••• ALWAYS lock blades securely in position beforelifting unit of

42••••• ALWAYS make sure that the pruned tree branch orlimb can fall safely to the ground after cutting.••••• NEVER stand under a tree limb or branch

43PAS PRO-THATCH ATTACHMENTMisuse, improper assembly, or use of unapprovedattachments, can result in serious injury, engine failure,and voiding of war

44• NEVER operate edger attachment unless all edgerblade hardware has been properly installed.• ALWAYS use a new split pin each time blade isinstalled

45Clearing Jams DANGERIf the cutting head/work attachment gets jammed by anobstruction and can’t move, the clutch allows the engineto keep running.

46• NEVER use a unit with broken, damaged, missing,or worn parts. Contact your dealer for repairs ifproblems are found.• NEVER use substitute parts,

47• ALWAYS stop unit immediately and correct anyproblem if unit does not run properly after performingservice or maintenance. Operating a unit that h

48Grass Trimmer-Brushcutter TermsTERM DEFINITIONAir Filter Filters air used by the engine for combustion. Keeps dirt anddust out of the engine to hel

49GLOSSARYCotter Pin A fastening device used to retain hex nuts on threaded shafts.Also called a split pin.Cultivator Attachment A rotating work attac

5Slip Hazard AlertWear slip-resistant footwear to reduce risk of falls.Operate Only With Debris Shield In PlaceDo not operate without correct debris s

50GLOSSARYHead Protection Helmet-like device that protects the head from falling materials.Hearing Protection Devices Protective devices such as ear p

51GLOSSARYRecoil Starter Starts engine by turning crankshaft and moving piston up anddown.Recoil Starter Handle Molded rubber handle attached to start

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6SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGSFlying Debris HazardWork attachments can throw debris. Flying debris cancause serious injury.Danger Zone AlertMaintain 1

7OPERATOR SAFETY DANGEREcho GT Grass trimmers and SRM trimmer-brushcutters are powerful, professional-grade tools designedfor applications such as

8PHYSICAL CONDITION WARNINGOperating this unit while you are impaired can result inserious personal injury or death to yourself and others.Never op

9Hearing/Ear ProtectionEcho highly recommends wearing ANSI recognizedhearing protection whenever you are operating the unit.Hearing protection prevent