Echo 99944200470 User manual

Power Edger Attachment
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99944200470
FOR MODELS: SRM-2100SB
SRM-2400SB
SRM-210SB/211SB/225SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS-2100
PAS-2400
PAS-2601
PAS-210/211
PAS-225/225VP/225VPB
PAS-230/231
PAS-260/261
PAS-265/266
PAS-280
X7532278707 X753001217
04/13
WARNING
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s
manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.

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CopyRight© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Maintenance...............................................................9
- Skill Levels .......................................................10
- Maintenance Intervals.......................................10
- Blade Replacement/Lubrication .......................10
Storage .....................................................................12
Specications ...........................................................12
Warranty Statement..................................................13
Servicing Information ..............................................16
- Parts/Serial Number..........................................16
- Service ..............................................................16
- ECHO Consumer Product Support...................16
- Warranty Card...................................................16
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................16
Specications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
Table of ConTenTs
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 .........4
- Equipment...........................................................6
Description.................................................................6
Contents .....................................................................7
Assembly....................................................................7
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly..........7
Operation....................................................................8
InTroduCTIon
Welcome to the ECHO family. is 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 will nd both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
The operaTor'smanual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specic to this product.
The safeTy manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.

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WARNING
Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stop-
ping instructions.
manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre-
ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to
you.
safeTy
InTernaTIonal symbols
CAUTION
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition
which may lead to minor or moderate personal
injury if not avoided.
WARNING
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“WARNING” calls attention to an act or condi-
tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or
death if not avoided.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specic action
shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohi-
bitions can result in serious or fatal injury.
NOTE
This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and
maintenance of the unit.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information neces-
sary for the protection of the unit.
DANGER
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition
which WILL lead to serious personal injury or
death if not avoided.
Keep bystanders at least 15
meters (50 feet) away.
AVOID KICKOUT
Beware Thrown Objects
Wear Eye Protection
Symbol
description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol
description/application
Symbol form/shape
Read and under-
stand Operator's
Manual.
Wear eyes, ears
and head protec-
tion
Finger Severing
Safety/Alert
Plan retreat
path from falling
objects.
Wear slip resis-
tant foot wear.
Keep feet away
from blade
Thrown
objects
Wear hand and
foot protection
DO NOT USE
BLADES - Line
Head Only
Rotating
Cutting Attach-
ment
Do not operate closer
than 15 M (50 ft.) from
electrical hazards.
Keep bystanders
at least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
Wear Face Shield
Keep bystanders and helpers
away 15 meters (50 feet) away.

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Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
• if you are tired or sick,
• if you are taking medication,
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re-
quirements whenever you operate the trimmer.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles. Gloves also
reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Vibration and Cold --
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the ngers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen-
sations followed by loss of color and numbness in the ngers. The following precautions are strongly recommended
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands
and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer-
cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to ll each day with jobs where
operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the ngers
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician
before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug tting, durable clothing;
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long
sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves. Keep long hair
away from engine and air 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.
personal CondITIon and safeTy equIpmenT
WARNING
Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are
not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

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Repetitive Stress Injuries --
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the ngers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swell-
ing, 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 area. Some believe that prolonged
exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position. In-
stead try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping,
use your whole hand, not just the thumb and index nger.
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive move-
ment.
• Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if
you feel tingling, numbness or pain in the ngers, hands, wrists or
arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent
nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.
Read the Manuals
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and
Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the
unit is in use.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and
ngers tightly encircling the handles.
Keep a Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on lad-
ders. Do not over reach.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the drive shaft housing, attachment bearing hous-
ing and mufer cover area may become very hot, too hot to touch.
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

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equIpmenT
WARNING
Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment
combined with a non approved ECHO product.
Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
• Inspect shield for damage and assure it is securely in place. Replace if shield is damaged or missing.
• Check that the cutting attachment is rmly attached and in safe operating condition.
NOTE
ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not
been tested and approved by ECHO.
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Shaft Decal
desCrIpTIon
Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the
instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING
instructions for specic information.
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings.
• ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before 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 while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible through openings.

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ConTenTs
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience.
After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing
parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
___ 1 - Power Edger Attachment
___ 1 - Operators Manual
___ 1 - Warranty Registration Card
___ 2 - Split Pins
___ 1 - Storage Hook Assembly
1. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
2. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deecting debris
produced during the edging operation.
3. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the exible drive shaft.
4. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
assembly
A
B
D
Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling.
1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.
2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to
lock-out position.
3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary.
5. Carefully t attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to
decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive
shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running.
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Operating Techniques
1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging
easier.
2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects
that could be thrown.
3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to
avoid having to make more than one pass.
NOTE
Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height
between the hard surface and the top of the grass.
WARNING
Never adjust blade height with engine running, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
C
D
E
NOTE
Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings. Short
couplings t ush to decal point (E). New couplings are 4-3/4 in.
long, and t ush to line (C).
NOTE
Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with
the engine.
6. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft
hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive
shaft. Locator pin should snap ush in coupler. Full engagement will
prevent further shaft rotation.
7. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping
knob (D).
operaTIon
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.

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4. Loosen adjustment knob and adjust the blade's depth of cut to
produce a ne cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum
blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 in.) of the blade into
the ground. Tighten adjustment knob.
5. Before edging, plan your direction of travel so that the unit will al-
ways be positioned on your right side and so that you walk on a hard
surface whenever possible.
6. Hold edger as shown.
WARNING
Before edging, be sure to read and understand the entire Operator's
Manual to avoid the chance of serious injury.
7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the
blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete
with the blade.
8. Don't force the blade. Only move forward as the blade will allow.
WARNING
The complete unit, specically the drive shaft assembly and muf-
er exhaust area may become very hot during use. Avoid contact
during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious personal
injury may result.
INCREASE
DEPTH
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
DECREASE
DEPTH
1/2 in.
maInTenanCe
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help
your unit achieve that goal. If you 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 a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

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blade replaCemenT/lubrICaTIon
Level 1.
Parts Required: POWER BLENDXTM 8 oz. or Lithium Base Grease,
Blade P/N 69601552632, split pin P/N 90030020022
Gear Case
NOTE
Grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when it
is worn shorter than 6 in. Remove blade and holders before greasing
to prevent damage to gear and bearings.
1. Shut engine off.
2. Remove split pin (A).
3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box
align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C).
NOTE
Blade nut (D) is left hand thread.
4. Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using scrench. Re-
move outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inner blade adapter (B).
B
C
E
F
A
D
skIll level
Level 1= Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difculty. Some specialized tools may be required.
maInTenanCe InTervals
Component Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Interval
Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use [1]
Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 15-25 hours of use [1]
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before Each Use
IMPORTANT - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency
of required maintenance.
[1] Apply POWER BLENDXTM Grease.