Echo SB User guide

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 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-Brushcutter, 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.
DANGER!
To locate your nearest Echo dealer, visit our website at www.echo-usa.com, or call 1-800-
432-ECHO (3246). Ask how to obtain a FREE Safety Video. Echo’s supplemental Safety
Video provides helpful safety and operating information.
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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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Thismanualdescribeshowtoprotectyourselfandothersfromhazardsrelatedtooperationof
aModelGTGrassTrimmer,ModelSRMTrimmer-Brushcutter,ModelPASPro-Attachment
Seriesunitwithattachment,ModelSBSplit-Boomunitwithattachment,andModelPEPower
Edger.
Beforeassembling,fueling,operating,orservicingyourunit,youmustreadandunderstand
thisSafetyManual,yourunit’sOperator’sManual,andtheOperator’sManualorInstallation
Instructionsforanyattachmentoraccessoryyoumaybeusing.
Youmustunderstandallsafetysymbolsandwarninglabels,andobeythesafetyprecautions
providedbytheseimportantsafetyreminders.
Youmustalsobealertatalltimes,andbephysicallycapableofhandlingandcontrollinga
grasstrimmer,trimmer-brushcutter,PASattachment,orPowerEdgerinavarietyofapplica-
tions. Ifyouareunabletohandletheequipmentsafely,orifyoufeelthatthetaskyouwishto
performcouldputyou,yourproperty,orothersatrisk,pleasecallaprofessionallandscape
maintenancecompanytohandlethejob.
EchohighlyrecommendsthatyouobtainandreviewthesupplementalEchoTrimmer-
BrushcutterSafetyVideobeforeusingyourunit.ContactyourEchodealerforacopy,orfor
moreinformation,or call Echo at 1-800-432-ECHO. You may alsovisitEcho’swebsiteat
www.Echo-USA.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................2
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS .....................................................................3
OPERATOR SAFETY................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................12
FUELING .................................................................................................................20
STARTING...............................................................................................................23
STOPPING...............................................................................................................25
OPERATION ............................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................45
STORAGE................................................................................................................47
DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................48

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SAFETYSYMBOLSANDWARNINGS
Theseimportantsafetysymbolsandwarningsareusedthroughoutthismanual,andmayalso
appearinyourOperator’s,Attachment,orInstallationInstructionManual. Thesesymbolsand
warningsareprovidedtohelpmakeyouawareofpotentialhazards,andtheprecautionsyou
musttaketoprotectyourselffrominjury. Youmustreadandunderstandthisinformation,and
obeytheinstructions. Thesesymbolsmayalsoappearonsafetylabelsasavisualreminderto
followtheseimportantprecautionswheneveryouaretransporting,fueling,operating,servicing,
handling,orstoringyourunit.
Circle/Slash Prohibition Symbol
Thissymbolmeansthatthespecificactionshownis
prohibited. Ignoringtheseprohibitionscanresultin
seriousorfatalinjury.
Safety Alert Symbol
TheSafetyAlertsymbolisusedtoalertyoutopotential
personalinjuryhazards. Toavoidseriousorfatal
injuries,obeyallsafetymessagesthatfollowthissym-
bol.
Safety Alert Symbol/DANGER Signal Word
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearingwiththeword“Dan-
ger!”callsattentiontoahazardwhichwillresultindeath
orseriousinjuryifnotavoided.
Safety Alert Symbol/WARNING Signal Word
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearingwiththeword“Warn-
ing!”callsattentiontoahazardwhichcouldresultin
deathorseriousinjuryifnotavoided.
Safety Alert Symbol/CAUTION Signal Word
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearingwiththeword“Cau-
tion!”callsattentiontoahazardwhichcouldresultin
minorormoderateinjuryifnotavoided.
NOTICE signal word only. (No safety alert symbol)
Theword"NOTICE”callsattentiontoasituationwhich
mayresultinpropertyorequipmentdamageifthe
informationthatisprovidedisnotfollowed.
DANGER
NOTICE
WARNING
CAUTION

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Read Operator's and Safety Manuals
Readmanualscarefully,andfollowrulesforsafeopera-
tion. Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousorfatalinjury.
Wear Head, Eye, and Hearing Protection
Wearhead,hearing,andeyeprotectionthatmeetANSI
requirements.
Wear Hand Protection
Wearheavydutyworkglovestoprotecthands
Sharp Blades Alert
Contactwithbladescanresultinseriouscutsandampu-
tation
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Alert
Donotoperateindoors. Breathingcarbonmonoxidecan
causeseriousorfatalinjuries.
Explosion Hazard Alert
Gasoline vapor can explode if exposed to sparks or open
flame.
Burn Hazard Alert
Contactwithhotsurfacescancauseseriousburns.
Fire Hazard Alert
Risk of fire from gasoline spills or leaks. Wipe up spills
immediately and dispose of wipes in an approved fire-
safecontainer.
Shock Hazard Alert
Unitnotinsulatedagainstelectricalcurrent. Avoidpower
lines.
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Slip Hazard Alert
Wearslip-resistantfootweartoreduce riskoffalls.
Operate Only With Debris Shield In Place
Donot operatewithoutcorrectdebris shield.
Stop Symbol
Indicatesthe“Stop”positionfortheengineignition
switch(StopSwitch).
Keep Bystanders 15 m (50 feet) Feet Away
Keepbystandersatleast 15m(50feet)awaywhen
operatingunit.
Do Not Operate Near Electrical Lines
Donotoperate closer than 15 m (50 ft.)toelectrical
lines.
Flame Prohibition
Donotallowflamesorsparksnearfuelorfuelvapors.
No Smoking Prohibition
Donotsmokenearfuel.
Do Not Operate Equipment While Impaired
Donotoperateequipmentwhileundertheinfluenceof
alcohol,medication,oranyothersubstancethatcan
impairjudgment,reflexes,vision,orcoordination.
Operatinga unit whileimpairedcanresult in serious
injurytooperatorandbystanders,orcausedamageto
propertyorequipment.
15 m
(50feet)
15 M
15 M
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SAFETYSYMBOLSANDWARNINGS
Flying Debris Hazard
Workattachmentscanthrowdebris. Flyingdebriscan
cause seriousinjury.
Danger Zone Alert
Maintain15m(50feet)radius dangerzonearound
trimmer-brushcutter.
Metal Blade Prohibition (Use Nylon Line Head
Only)
Metalbladescannotbeusedonunit.Usenylonline
headonly.
Edger Debris Alert
Edgerdebris can affect stable footing. Useextreme
carewhen walkinginedging area.
Edger Blade Alert
EdgerBlade is partially exposed during operation.
Keep clear of blade.
Prohibited Clothing
Wearprotectiveclothingandshoes. Looseclothing,
dangling accessories, or open footwear increases risk
ofseriousinjury.
Finger Sever Hazard
Movingpartscanamputatefingersorcausesevere
injuries. Keephands,clothingandlooseobjectsaway
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OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER
EchoGTGrasstrimmersandSRMtrimmer-brush
cuttersarepowerful,professional-gradetoolsdesigned
forapplications suchastrimming grassandlight
weeds,andwhenproperlyconfigured(SRM/PAS/SB/
straightshaftonly),cuttingbrush,woodygrowth,and
smallsaplingsandtrees.
PAS Pro Attachment Series and SB units can be
equippedwithawidevarietyoflawnandlandscaping
attachmentsfortasksrangingfromedgingtopruning,
allowingoperators toperformanentire range ofappli-
cationswithjustonepowerhead.
PE Power Edgers provide precise edging action for
maintaininglawnbordersinresidentialandcommercial
landscaping. Edgers can also be equipped with an
attachmentthatquicklycleansoutcracksandjointsin
sidewalks,driveways,pavedareas,andotherhard
surfaces.
Whenusedproperly,thesetoolssavetime,reduceeffort,andmakedifficultlandscapingtasks
easy. Ifhandledcarelesslyorusedimproperly,theycancausesevereinjuryordeath.
Beforeusingthisequipment,youmust:
•ReadandunderstandthisSafetyManual
•ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualprovidedwithyourunit.
•ReadandunderstandtheManualprovidedwithanyblade,attachment,oraccessorythat
willbeused.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentandclothing
•Makesureallotherswhousetheequipmenthavereadandunderstandthemanualsbefore
fuelingoroperatingthetool.
•Clearthe workareaof bystandersandpets.
•Cleartheworkareaofdebrisandotherworkhazards
•Makesureyouhavesafe,unobstructedfooting
•Makesure the area to be cut isfree of obstacles and hidden hazards
•Safelypreparethefuel/oilmix
•Fuelyourunitsafely
•Storethefuel and2-strokeoilcontainerssafely.
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PHYSICAL CONDITION
WARNING
Operatingthisunitwhileyouareimpairedcanresultin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtoyourselfandothers.
Neveroperatetheunitifyouarefatigued,orareunder
theinfluenceofalcohol,medication,oranyothersub-
stancesthatcanaffectyourjudgment,reflexes,vision,
orcoordination. Youmustbementallyalertandphysi-
callyabletooperateatrimmer,brushcutter,edger,or
PASattachmentsafely. Ifyouareimpairedinanyway,
orarephysicallyunabletosafelyoperateandcontrol
theunit,donotfuel,start,orattempttousetheunit.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Operatingatrimmer,brushcutter,orotherpowered
cuttingorworkattachmentmayexposeyoutosharp
blades,powerfulcuttingaction,spinningnyloncutting
line,flyingdebris,andotherworkareahazards. These
hazardscancauseseriousinjurytoyouandothersif
youdonottaketheprecautionsnecessaryforsafe
operation.
Tohelpprotectagainstriskofinjurycausedbythese
hazards,youmustwearappropriatepersonalprotective
equipment:
Eye and Face Protection
WeareyeprotectionthatmeetscurrentANSIZ87.1
requirements. Foradditionalsafety,afull-faceshield
maybewornoversafetyglassesor goggles to provide
protectionfromsharpbranchesorflyingdebris.
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Hearing/Ear Protection
EchohighlyrecommendswearingANSIrecognized
hearingprotectionwheneveryouareoperatingtheunit.
Hearingprotectionpreventshearinglosscausedby
frequentorprolongedexposure toenginenoise. Echo
recommendsearplugs,orforconstantheavy-dutyuse,
wearearmuff-stylehearingprotection.
Combination Face/Hearing Protection
Forcompleteface/hearingprotection,theuseofcombi-
nationearmuffs/faceshieldprovidesfaceandhearing
protectionallinoneunit.
ALWAYSwearsafetyglassesorgogglesunderthe
faceshield,andwearheadprotectionwhencutting
overheadusinga PAS or SB unit with Power Pruneror
HedgeClipperAttachments.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Gloves
WARNING
SharpBlades/PowerfulCuttingAction. Contactwith
sharpedgesofmovingbladesandattachmentswill
causesevereinjuryoramputation. Keephands,fin-
gers,andallotherbodypartsaway. Work glovesand
otherheavyworkclothingdonotprotectagainstserious
injuryifcontactismadewithmovingbladesorattach-
ments.
Wearsturdyworkglovestoprovideprotectionagainst
cutsandscratches,andtohelpreducetheeffectsof
vibration.
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PROTECTION AGAINST COLD OR VIBRATION
CAUTION
Prolongedexposuretocoldand/orvibrationmayresult
ininjury. Readandfollowallsafetyandoperation
instructionstominimizeriskofinjury. Failuretofollow
instructionsmayresultinpainfulwrist/hand/arminjuries.
Wearsturdyworkglovestohelpreducetheeffectsof
coldandvibration,andtohelpimproveyourgrip.
Leg Protection
Wearlongpantstoprotectlegsfromcutsandscratches
causedbyflyingdebris.
Foot Protection
Wearsturdyshoesorworkbootstoprovide foot protec-
tion. Steel-toeshoes or boots provide extraprotection
against dropped or falling objects. Make sure soles are
non-slipforsecurefooting.
General Clothing Safety
Neverwearties,looseclothing,orclothingwithstrings,
frills,ordanglingstraps.Keepclothingbuttonedor
zipped,andkeepshirttails tucked in. Never wear
danglingorhangingjewelrysuchasearringsorneck-
laces,oranyotheritemsthatcouldbecomeentangled
withbranchesorequipment,andbedrawnintothe
movingpartsoftheengine.
Dust Protection
Operatorswhoaresensitive towooddustorother
commonairborneallergensmayneedtowearadust
masktopreventinhalingthesematerialswhileoperat-
ingunit. Dust masks canprovideprotectionagainst
sawdust,plantdebris,andotherplantmattersuchas
pollen. Makesure the mask doesnotimpairyour
vision,andreplacethe mask as needed to prevent air
restrictions.
OPERATORSAFETY
HEARING
PROTECTORS SAFETY
GLASSES
SHOULDER
HARNESS
TRIM-FITTING
CLOTHES
STURDY
SHOES OR
BOOTS
LONG
PANTS

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Raynaud's Syndrome
AconditionknownasRaynaud’sSyndromecanoccurfromexposuretocoldand/orvibration.
Thisconditionaffectsthehandsandarms,causingtingling,burning,numbness,andlossof
colorinthefingers. Theamountofexposureneededtotriggerthisisunknown,andvariesby
individual.
Toprotectyourselffromthiscondition,takethefollowingprecautions:
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
Overuseofthemusclesandtendonsofthefingershands,arms,andshouldersmaycause
soreness,swelling,numbness,weakness,andpainintheseareas. Repetitivehand/wrist
movementcanputyouathighriskfordevelopingaRepetitiveStressInjury(RSI),suchas
CarpelTunnelSyndrome(CTS). CarpalTunnelSyndromeoccurswhenswellinginthewrist
putspressureonanerve,resultinginseverepain.
Toprotectyourselffromtheseconditions,takethefollowingprecautions:
•Avoidusing your wrist in abentortwistedposition.
Trytomaintainastraightwristposition.
•Avoidusingyourthumbandindexfingertogrip
things-useyourwholehand.
•Takeregularrestbreaks.
•Exerciseandstretchtostrengthenmusclesand
maintaincirculation.
•Keepexposuretovibration ataminimum.
•Reducethe speed and forceofrepetitivemove-
ments.
•Ifyouexperiencetingling,numbness,orpaininthe
fingers,hands,wrists,orarms,stopusingtheunit
immediately,and contact a doctor. Earlydiagnosis
ofRSIcanhelppreventpermanentnerveand
muscledamage.
•Keepyourbodywarm-payparticularattentionto
headandneck,handsandwrists,andfeetand
ankles.
•Avoidawkwardgripsontheunitthatmaycause
stress. Maintaincontrol,butdonotholdtheunitwith
anexcessivelytightgrip.
•Takeregularrestbreaks.
•Exerciseandstretchtostrengthenmuscles,andto
maintaincirculation. Keepexposuretovibrationat
aminimum.
•Ifyouexperiencediscomfort,redness,and/orswell-
ingofthefingers,followedbywhiteningorlossof
feeling,stopusingtheunit,andcontactadoctor.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
MoveSTOPswitchto STOPpositionand disconnect
sparkplugleadatspark plug before assembling unit.
Donot connectsparkplug leadtospark pluguntilunitis
properlyassembled,checked,andreadyforuse.
ALWAYSweareyeprotectionthatmeetscurrent
ANSIZ87.1requirements. Operatorsthatwearpre-
scriptionglasses must wearappropriateprotective
eyewearoverglasses.Foradditionalsafety,afull-face
shieldmaybewornoverthesafetyeyeweartoprovide
completefaceprotection.
Ifpartsaremissing,orifyouhaveaprobleminstalling
parts,contactyourEchoDealerforassistanceorcall
EchoConsumerProductSupportat1-800-673-1558.
FortheDealernearestyouaskyourretaileror call
1-800-432-3246,orvisitourwebsiteatwww.echo-
usa.com
DANGER
Metalgrass,weed,brush,andclearingbladeedgesare
extremelysharp. Accidentalhandorbodycontactwith
bladeedgescanresultinseverecuts,eveniftheen-
gineisoff and blades are not moving. Alwayswear
sturdyworkgloveswhenhandlingblades.Donotallow
bladestocontactanypartofyourbody. Workgloves
donotprovideprotectionfromcontactwithmoving
blades. Alwayskeeps handsandbodyawayfrom
movingblades.
NEVERfuel,start,oroperateyourunitunlessitisfully
assembled,allshieldsandrequired guards are in
place,andthethrottlelock-outleverandtriggerare
workingproperly.
ASSEMBLY
Spark
Plug
Spark
Plug
Wire

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Keep feet and
hands away
NEVERinstallanyothertypeofblade,linehead,cutting
attachment,part,oraccessoryonyourtrimmer/
brushcutterunlessitisapprovedbyEchoforuseon
your specific model. Parts and accessories that ap-
peartofitproperlymaycreateasafetyhazardwhenthe
unitisoperated,andcouldresultinseriousinjuryto
operatorandbystanders.
ALWAYSusethecorrecttoolsforassembly. Using
incorrectorimproperlysizedtoolscanresultinasud-
denslipandseriousinjuries.
ALWAYSfollowtheassemblyinstructionsinorder,as
shownintheOperator’sManual. Improperassembly
canresultinsuddenpartfailure,andseriousinjuries.
NEVER use parts that appear to be worn, damaged,
improperlysized,orotherwiseincompatiblewithmating
parts. ContactyourdealerorEchoConsumerSupport
forassistanceif parts do not fitproperly.
NEVER modify parts or use parts from other pieces of
equipmenttoassembleyourunit. Useonlypartsthat
are designed to fit your model. Modifying a part to fit
mayweakenit,andcauseprematurefailure. Partsfrom
othermodelsmaynotworkproperly,andcancreate
unsafeoperatingconditions.
Wiring
Positionwiringsafelytopreventsnagging,separation
ofconnectors,orbreakageduringoperation. Gather
excesswire,and secure with wiring clamp ifprovided
onunit,ortuck behind the air filter area. Do not place
wiringdirectlyagainsthotenginecomponents.
Checkwiringandconnectorsfornicks,cuts,exposed
wire, or other damage, and repair or replace as
needed. Exposedwireorconnectorscancause
shocks,sparks,andriskoffireor explosion,resultingin
seriousinjury.
Checkwireterminalsforsecureconnections. Loose
connectionscancauseerraticengineoperation,or
preventStopswitchfromstoppingengine.
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Debris Shield
WARNING
Plastic Debris Shields are equipped with a sharp cut-off
knifeforcuttingnylontrimmerlinetolengthduringop-
eration. Useextremecarewhenassemblingnylonline
headtogearcaseto avoid accidental contact with cut-
offknife. Wearworkgloveswhenassemblingnylonline
headtogearcase,andavoidcontactwithsharpcut-off
knifeedges.
Unit Configuration
GTModels: IfyourModelGTcurvedshafttrimmeris
notfullyassembled,youmustassembletheunitas
instructedintheOperator’sManualprovidedwiththe
unit. Beforeusingtheunit,makesuretheplasticdebris
shield,trimmerhead,andhandleareproperlyattached,
andaresecurelyfastened.
IfyourGTcurvedshafttrimmerhasbeenpre-as-
sembled,youmustmakesuretheplasticdebrisshield,
handle,andtrimmerheadareproperlyinstalledand
securelyattached,asshownintheOperator’sManual
providedwiththeunit.
DANGER
NEVER install a metal blade on a model GT curved
shafttrimmer. UseofanymetalbladeonaGTcurved
shafttrimmercanresultinseriousinjurytooperatorand
bystanders. UseonlynylonlineheadsorGTseries
Maxi-CutplasticweedtrimmersapprovedforuseonGT
models by Echo. (See Set-up Guide page 15)
ASSEMBLY
Front Handle
GT Debris
Shield
Trimmer Head
GT MODEL
Cut-OffKnife
SRM Debris Shield
GT Debris Shield
Cut-Off
Knife
NOMetal
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SRMModels: Ifyourtrimmer-brushcutterrequires
assemblybeforeitcanbeused, youmust makesure
theunitisproperlyconfiguredforthetypeofcutting
attachmentyouwillbeusing. Followtheinstructionsin
theOperator’sManualprovidedwiththeunit. Youmust
installtherequiredcuttingattachment,debrisshield,
handle,andanyotherprotectivedevicesneeded,such
asa harness loop andsafetyharness.SeeSRM/PAS/
SB Set-Up Guide Page 17)
Ifyourtrimmer-brushcutterhasbeenpreassembled,you
mustmakesuretheunitisproperlyconfiguredforthe
typeofcuttingyouwillbeperforming. Iftheunitisnot
properlyconfigured,youmustfirstremovetheincorrect
parts,andtheninstallthecorrectparts,followingthe
instructionsintheOperator’sManualbeforeusingthe
trimmer-brushcutter,
PAS/SB Models
Echo Pro Attachment Series (PAS) and Split-Boom
(SB) models are for use only with Echo PAS series
attachments,andmustnotbeusedwithanyothertype
orbrandof attachment. Select the desired PASattach-
ment,andassembletheattachmenttothepowerhead
driveshaftusingthecoupler. Followthesafetyand
operatinginstructionsintheOperator’sManualpro-
videdwiththeattachment,andGeneralSafetyInstruc-
tionsinthisSafetyManual.
SRM MODEL
Front
Handle
Debris Shield
PAS MODEL
Front
Handle
Barrier Bar
ASSEMBLY
GT MAXI-CUT BLADE/NYLON LINE HEAD SET-UP GUIDE
TO USE THESE
CUTTING
ATTACHMENTS*
GT Series
Maxi-Cut Grass/Weed
Plastic Cutters
GT Dual Line
ECHOmatic
Line Head
GT Single Line
ECHOmatic
Line Head
2 Line GT
Rapid Loader
Line Head
Front Handle Loop Handle (STD)
Debris Shield Plastic Shield (STD)
Harness Not Required
Flat Washer Flat Washer
You
must
use
these
parts!
Mounting
Hardware* 3/8-24 R.H. Thread
Hex Locknut
Extra Hardware
Not Required
Extra Hardware
Not Required 3/8-24 R.H. Thread
Hex Locknut
Standard Cutting Line
Diameter N/A .080 Diameter .080 Diameter .095 Diameter
* All required installation hardware provided with cutting attachment.

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PAS/SB Front Handle Configuration
TherequiredfronthandleconfigurationofyourPAS/SB
unitmaychange,dependingonthetypeofPASattach-
mentbeingused:
•Use the barrier bar provided with the PAS power
headwheninstructedinthePASAttachment
Operator’sManual.
•Removethebarrierbarwhenusinganattachment
that does not require a barrier. See the PAS/SB
AttachmentsBarrierBar Use table for barrierbar
usageinformation.
ASSEMBLY
TheEcho Pro Attachment Series and Split-Boommodels allow the use ofa wide range of
attachmentstoperformvariouslawn,garden,andlandscapingtasks. Theseattachments
haveindividualsafetyandoperatingruleswhichmustbeobeyedforsafeoperation. Youmust
readandunderstandthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsforeachattachmentbeforeusing
theunit.YoumustalsoreviewthegeneralsafetyinstructionsforPASAttachments.
IfyouchangePASattachments,youmustalsomakesureyourfronthandleisproperlyconfig-
uredforthenewattachment.
BARRIER BAR USE - PAS/SB ATTACHMENTS
PAS ATTACHMENT RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL NOT
RECOMMENDED
Shaft Hedge Clipper X
Tiller-Cultivator X
Power Pruner X
Standard Line Trimmer X
Pro Sweep X
Pro Thatch X
2
Articulating Hedge Clipper X
Brushcutter
1
X
3
Rapid Loader Line Trimmer X
Pro Paddle X
1 - See SRM/PAS/SB Blade Set-up Guide on Page 17 for blade use requirements
2 - Use J-Handle provided with Pro-Thatch attachment as a barrier
3 - Brushcutter requires U-Handle & Harness

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ASSEMBLY
SRM/PAS/SB Blade Configuration
IfyouchangethecuttingattachmentonyourSRM,PAS,
orSBunitfromnylonlineheadtoablade,youmustalso
installallofthepartsrequiredforbladeoperation.
Thesepartsvarybytypeofbladebeingused,andmay
includereplacingthefronthandlewithaU-Handle(See
theSRM/PAS/SBSet-UpGuide,Page17)
SRM/PAS/SB Blade Set-Up Guide
Usethisconfigurationtable as a guide for setting up
yourunitwithablade. Seetheassemblyinstructionsin
yourOperator’sManualorBladeConversionKitfor
specificinformation.
DANGER
Atrimmer-brushcutterunitequippedwithametalblade
cancauseseriousinjuriesifhandledimproperly.
ALWAYSuseextremecarewhencarryingorhandling
theunittoavoidcontactwiththecuttingedgesofthe
blade. Echorecommends usingtheoptional plastic
bladecovertoprotectyourselfandothersfromacciden-
talbladecontact.
U-handle/Blade Kit
Circular Blade Cover
SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE*
TO USE
THESE BLADES
Pro Maxi-Cut
Grass/Weed
Plastic Cutters
Rigid Plastic
Tri-Cut
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal
Tri-Cut/8 Tooth
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal 80T Brush Blade
Metal 22T Clearing Saw Blade
Handle Loop Handle, w/or
w/o Barrier Bar
Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar,
or U-Handle
Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar,
or U-Handle
U-Handle
Debris Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield
Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness****
Upper Plate &
Flat Washer
Upper Plate
& Glide Cup
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut
You
must
install
these
parts!
Blade
Mounting
Hardware
New Cotter Pin*** New Cotter Pin*** New Cotter Pin*** New Cotter Pin***
* WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT (CURVED SHAFT) MODEL TRIMMERS
** Arbor diameter of Upper Blade Plate must match arbor diameter of metal blades.
*** New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.
**** Brushcutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harness

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PE Models
DANGER
Modification,improperassembly,oruseofunapproved
bladesorattachments,canresultinseriousinjury,
enginefailure,andvoidingofwarranty. UseonlyEcho
bladesand attachments approved for use on PE Series
poweredger models.
Assemble unit only as instructed in Operator’s
Manual, using parts provided with unit.
•NEVERmodifyedgerorinstall blades or attach-
mentsnotapprovedbyEchoforuse onEchomodel
PE power edgers.
•NEVERremovedebrisshieldordeflectorflap.
•NEVERinstallgrass,weed,clearing,brushcutter,or
anyothertypeofcircularmetalsawbladesorcutting
attachmentonanedger.
•ALWAYS use a new split pin each time blade is
installedorreplaced.
•ALWAYSremembertoremovelockingbar,T-
wrench,andanyothertoolsusedtoassembleunitor
tightenhardware.
•ALWAYSstoreassemblytoolssafelyawayfromthe
workarea.
DANGER
Improperuseofanytrimmer,brushcutter,orPAS/SB
unitandattachmentorPowerEdger,cancauseserious
orfatalinjury. Movingedgerbladesandattachments
cancutthroughworkgloves,protectiveclothing,and
footwear,andcauseseriousinjuries. Keephands,feet,
andallotherbodypartsawayfromspinningbladesor
attachments.
Youmustread,understand,andobeyallsafetyand
operatinginstructionsinthisSafetyManual,yourunit’s
Operator’sManual,andintheOperator’sManualor
InstallationInstructionsprovidedwithanyattachment,
accessory,or partskitthat willbeused.
ASSEMBLY
Keep Hands/Feet Away
From Edger Blade
PE POWER EDGER
PE Debris Shield
Deflector Flap

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All Front Loop Handle Models
Makesurethefrontloophandleispositioned beyond
theminimumhandlespacingline,asshownonthe
handlespacingdecalonthedriveshafthousing.The
minimumhandlespacinglineindicatestheminimum
distancebetweentherearhandleandfronthandle,and
helpsensuretheoperator’shandsarefarenoughapart
tomaintaingoodcontroloftheunit.
Final Assembly Check List
Afterassembly,checkyourunittomakesureguards,
shields,protectivedevices,andallotherpartsare
properlyandsecurelyassembledandworkingcor-
rectly. SeetheOperator’sManualforassemblydetails
andpartlocationsforyourunit.
•Makesureallrequired hardwarehasbeenused
andisproperlytightened.
•Makesurethrottlelock-outleverresetswhenre-
leased.
•Makesurethrottletriggerdoesnotoperateunless
throttlelockoutleverisdepressed.
•Makesurethrottletriggerreturnstonormalposition
whenreleased.
•Makesurestopswitchoperatesproperly,moving
feelybetweenSTOPandrunpositions.
•MoveSTOP switchtostop position.
•Connectsparkpluglead.
NEVERfuel,start,oroperateyourunitunlessitisfully
assembled,allshieldsandrequired guards are in
place,andthethrottlelock-outleverandtriggerare
workingproperly.
If parts are damaged, missing, or do not operate prop-
erly,orifyouhaveaproblemassemblingyourunit,
contactyourEchoDealerforassistanceorcallEcho
ConsumerProductSupportat1-800-673-1558.
ASSEMBLY
Stop Switch
Throttle Lock-out
Lever
Minimum Handle
Spacing Line
Throttle Trigger
Minimum
Handle
Spacing

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FUELING
DANGER
Explosion/Fire/Burn Hazard. Gasoline is extremely
flammable. Vapors are explosive. Keep at least 50
feet(15m)awayfromheat,sparks,openflame,smok-
ingmaterials,staticelectricity,andallothersourcesof
ignitionwhenfuelingunit.
Gasolinevaporisheavierthanair,andcantravelalong
thegroundtonearbysourcesofignitionsuchaselectri-
calmotors,pilotlights,andhotorrunningengines.
Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to
thefuelcontainer,resultinginanexplosion,fire,serious
orfatalinjuries,andextensivepropertydamage.
Followtheseimportantsafetyprecautionstominimize
riskof explosion or fire:
•ALWAYSuseanapproved,"no-spill"typefuel
containerwithtight-fittingcaps.
•ALWAYSfollowpostedsafetyinstructionsforfilling
fuelcontainersatfillingstations.
•ALWAYSplacecontainertobefilledwithgasoline
onthegroundtopreventstaticbuild-upduring
filling.
•ALWAYSkeepthemetalfillingpumpnozzlein
contactwiththefuelcontainerwhiledispensingfuel
topreventbuildupanddischargeofstaticelectric-
ity.
•NEVER fillfuelcontaineronSUV/truckbed or in
trunkofcar.
•NEVER smoke near fuel.
•NEVER allowflamesor sparks near fuel.
•ALWAYSloosenfuelcapsslowlytoallowpressure
intanksand containers to escape
•ALWAYSuseextremecarewhenmixing,storing,
orhandlingfuel.
•NEVER removetankcap or refuel a unit while the
engineishotorrunning
FUELING
Fill Fuel Outdoors
Open Fuel Cap Slowly