Echo SRM series User guide

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SAFETY MANUAL
For Grass Trimmer, Brushcutter and Edger
DANGER
DANGER
Misuse may result in serious or fatal injuries. You
must read, understand, and follow these safety
instructions, and the instructions in the Operator’s
Manual, before operating a Model GT Grass Trimmer,
SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Pro-Attachment
Series Powerhead, SB Split-Boom Trimmer-Brush-
cutter, or PE Power Edger.
If you operate a model SB Split-Boom or PAS Pro
Attachment Series multi-attachment unit, you must
also read, understand, and follow the instructions in
your PAS Attachment Operator’s Manual.
Metal blades are very sharp and can cause severe
injuries, even if engine is off and blades are not
moving. Avoid contact with blades. Wear gloves
to protect hands.
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WARNING
This manual describes how to protect yourself and others from haz-
ards related to operation of a Model GT Grass Trimmer, Model SRM
Trimmer-Brushcutter, Model PAS Pro-Attachment Series unit with
attachment, Model SB Split-Boom unit with attachment, and Model
PE Power Edger.
Before assembling, fueling, operating, or servicing your unit, you
must read and understand this Safety Manual, your unit’s Operator’s
Manual, and the Operator’s Manual or Installation Instructions for
any attachment or accessory you may be using.
You must understand all safety symbols and warning labels, and
obey the safety precautions provided by these important safety
reminders.
You must also be alert at all times, and be physically capable of
handling and controlling a grass trimmer, trimmer-brushcutter, PAS
attachment, or Power Edger in a variety of applications. If you are
unable to handle the equipment safely, or if you feel that the task
you wish to perform could put you, your property, or others at risk,
please call a professional landscape maintenance company to han-
dle the job.
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................2
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS ............................................................3
OPERATOR SAFETY .......................................................................................7
PHYSICAL CONDITION 8
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 8
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 9
PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION 10
ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................12
DEBRIS SHIELD 13
SRM MODELS: 15
PAS/SB MODELS: 15
PE MODELS 17
FUELING.........................................................................................................19
STARTING ......................................................................................................22
STOPPING ......................................................................................................24
OPERATION ...................................................................................................25
GENERAL SAFETY 25
GRASS TRIMMER & TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER 28
REACTION FORCES 32
BLADE APPLICATIONS 34
PE MODELS 35
PAS ATTACHMENTS 38
MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................44
STORAGE.......................................................................................................45
GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................46

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These important safety symbols and warnings are used throughout this
manual, and may also appear in your Operator’s, Attachment, or Installation
Instruction Manual. These symbols and warnings are provided to help make
you aware of potential hazards, and the precautions you must take to protect
yourself from injury. You must read and understand this information, and obey
the instructions. These symbols may also appear on safety labels as a visual
reminder to follow these important precautions whenever you are transporting,
fueling, operating, servicing, handling, or storing your unit.
Circle/Slash Prohibition Symbol
This symbol means that the specic action shown is
prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in
serious or fatal injury.
Safety Alert Symbol
The Safety Alert symbol is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. To avoid serious or fatal injuries,
obey all safety messages that follow this symbol.
Safety Alert Symbol/DANGER Signal Word
The safety alert symbol appearing with the word “Danger!”
calls attention to a hazard which will result in death or
serious injury if not avoided.
Safety Alert Symbol/WARNING Signal Word
The safety alert symbol appearing with the word
“Warning!” calls attention to a hazard which could result
in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Safety Alert Symbol/CAUTION Signal Word
The safety alert symbol appearing with the word
“Caution!” calls attention to a hazard which could result
in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE signal word only. (No safety alert symbol)
The word "NOTICE” calls attention to a situation which may
result in property or equipment damage if the information that
is provided is not followed .
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Read Operator's and Safety Manuals
Read manuals carefully, and follow rules for safe operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious or fatal injury.
Wear Head, Eye, and Hearing Protection
Wear head, hearing, and eye protection that meet ANSI
requirements.
Wear Hand Protection
Wear heavy duty work gloves to protect hands
Sharp Blades Alert
Contact with blades can result in serious cuts and amputation
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert
Do not operate indoors. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Explosion Hazard Alert
Gasoline vapor can explode if exposed to sparks or open
ame.
Burn Hazard Alert
Contact with hot surfaces can cause serious burns.
Fire Hazard Alert
Risk of re from gasoline spills or leaks. Wipe up spills
immediately and dispose of wipes in an approved re-safe
container.
Shock Hazard Alert
Unit not insulated against electrical current. Avoid power lines.
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Slip Hazard Alert
Wear slip-resistant footwear to reduce risk of falls.
Finger Sever Hazard
Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe
injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away
from all openings.
Prohibited Clothing
Wear protective clothing and shoes. Loose clothing, dangling
accessories, or open footwear increases risk of serious injury.
Stop Symbol
Indicates the “Stop” position for the engine ignition switch
(Stop Switch).
Keep Bystanders 15m (50 feet) Feet Away
Keep bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) away when
operating unit.
Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines
Do not operate closer than 15m (50 feet) to electrical lines.
Flame Prohibition
Do not allow ames or sparks near fuel or fuel vapors.
No Smoking Prohibition
Do not smoke near fuel.
STOP
15m
(50 feet)
15m
(50 feet)
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Do Not Operate Equipment While Impaired
Do not operate equipment while under the inuence of
alcohol, medication, or any other substance that can impair
judgment, reexes, vision, or coordination. Operating a unit
while impaired can result in serious injury to operator and
bystanders, or cause damage to property or equipment.
Flying Debris Hazard
Work attachments can throw debris. Flying debris can
cause serious injury.
Danger Zone Alert
Maintain 15 m (50 feet) radius danger zone
around trimmer - brushcutter.
Metal Blade Prohibition
(Use Nylon Line Head Only)
Metal blades cannot be used on unit. Use nylon
line head only.
Edger Debris Alert
Edger debris can affect stable footing. Use extreme
care when walking in edging area.
Edger Blade Alert
Edger Blade is partially exposed during operation. Keep clear
of blade.
Operate Only With Debris Shield In Place
Do not operate without correct debris shield.
15m(50ft)
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DANGER
GT Grass trimmers and SRM trim-
mer-brush cutters are powerful, profes-
sional-grade tools designed for applica-
tions such as trimming grass and light
weeds, and when properly congured
(SRM/PAS/SB /straight shaft only), cutting
brush, woody growth, and small saplings
and trees.
PAS Pro Attachment Series and SB units can be
equipped with a wide variety of lawn and landscaping
attachments for tasks ranging from edging to pruning,
allowing operators to perform an entire range of appli-
cations with just one powerhead.
PE Power Edgers provide precise edging action for maintaining lawn
borders in residential and commercial landscaping. Edgers can also
be equipped with an attachment that quickly cleans out cracks and
joints in sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, and other hard surfaces.
When used properly, these tools save time, reduce effort, and make
difcult landscaping tasks easy. If handled carelessly or used im-
properly, they can cause severe injury or death.
Before using this equipment, you must:
• Read and understand this Safety Manual
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual provided with your unit.
• Read and understand the Manual provided with any blade, attachment, or
accessory that will be used.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing
• Make sure all others who use the equipment have read and understand the
manuals before fueling or operating the tool.
• Clear the work area of bystanders and pets.
• Clear the work area of debris and other work hazards
• Make sure you have safe, unobstructed footing
• Make sure the area to be cut is free of obstacles and hidden hazards
• Safely prepare the fuel/oil mix
• Fuel your unit safely
• Store the fuel and 2-stroke oil containers safely.
Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
MODELS,
Operator’s Manual
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SRM- 311S
SRM- 311U
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SAFETY MANUAL
For Grass Trimmer, Brushcutter and Edger
DANGER
DANGER
Misuse may result in serious or fatal i njuries. You
must read, understand, and follow these safet y
instructions, and the inst ructions in the Op era-
tor’s Manual, before operating a Model GT Gras s
Trimmer, SRM Trimmer-Brushcutter, PAS Pro-At-
tachment Series Powerhead , SB Split-Boom Trim-
mer-Brushcutte r, or PE Power Edger.
If you operate a model SB Split- Boom or PAS Pro
Attachment Series mult i-attachment unit , you must
also read, understand, and follow the instr uctions
in your PAS Attachment Operator’s Manua l.
Metal blades are ver y sharp and can cause severe in-
juries, even if engine i s off and blades are not moving.
Avoid contact with blades. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
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PHYSICAL CONDITION
WARNING
Operating this unit while you are impaired can
result in serious personal injury or death to your-
self and others. Never operate the unit if you are
fatigued, or are under the inuence of alcohol,
medication, or any other substances that can
affect your judgment, reexes, vision, or coordi-
nation. You must be mentally alert and physically
able to operate a trimmer, brushcutter, edger, or
PAS attachment safely. If you are impaired in any
way, or are physically unable to safely operate
and control the unit, do not fuel, start, or attempt
to use the unit.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Operating a trimmer, brushcutter, or other powered
cutting or work attachment may expose you to sharp
blades, powerful cutting action, spinning nylon cut-
ting line, ying debris, and other work area hazards.
These hazards can cause serious injury to you and
others if you do not take the precautions necessary
for safe operation.
To help protect against risk of injury caused by these
hazards, you must wear appropriate personal protec-
tive equipment:
Eye and Face Protection
Wear eye protection that meets current ANSI Z87.1
requirements. For additional safety, a full-face shield may
be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection
from sharp branches or ying debris.
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Hearing/Ear Protection
ECHO Inc. highly recommends wearing ANSI recognized
hearing protection whenever you are operating the unit.
Hearing protection prevents hearing loss caused by
frequent or prolonged exposure to engine noise. ECHO
Inc. recommends ear plugs, or for constant heavy-duty
use, wear earmuff-style hearing protection.
Combination Face/Hearing Protection
For complete face/hearing protection, the use of
combination ear muffs/face shield provides face and
hearing protection all in one unit.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles under the face
shield, and wear head protection when cutting overhead
using a PAS or SB unit with Power Pruner or Hedge
Clipper Attachments.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Gloves
WARNING
Sharp Blades/Powerful Cutting Action. Contact with sharp edges
of moving blades and attachments will cause severe injury or am-
putation. Keep hands, ngers, and all other body parts away. Work
gloves and other heavy work clothing do not protect against serious
injury if contact is made with moving blades or attachments.
Wear sturdy work gloves to provide protection against cuts and
scratches, and to help reduce the effects of vibration.
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Leg Protection
Wear long pants to protect legs from
cuts and scratches caused by ying
debris.
Foot Protection
Wear sturdy shoes or work boots
to provide foot protection. Steel-
toe shoes or boots provide extra
protection against dropped or falling
objects. Make sure soles are non-slip
for secure footing.
General Clothing Safety
Never wear ties, loose clothing, or clothing with
strings, frills, or dangling straps. Keep clothing
buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in.
Never wear dangling or hanging jewelry such as
earrings or necklaces, or any other items that could
become entangled with branches or equipment, and
be drawn into the moving parts of the engine.
Dust Protection
Operators who are sensitive to wood dust or other
common airborne allergens may need to wear a
dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while
operating unit. Dust masks can provide protection
against sawdust, plant debris, and other plant matter
such as pollen. Make sure the mask does not impair
your vision, and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.
PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may
result in injury. Read and follow all safety and
operation instructions to minimize risk of injury.
Failure to follow instructions may result in painful
wrist/hand/arm injuries.
Wear sturdy work gloves to help reduce the ef-
fects of cold and vibration, and to help improve
your grip.
HEARING
PROTECTORS
SAFETY
GLASSES
SHOULDER
HARNESS
TRIM-FITTING
CLOTHES
STURDY
SHOES OR
BOOTS
LONG
PANTS
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