x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200540 Trimmer Attachment FOR MODELS: SRM-2100SB, 2400SB, 210SB, 211SB, 225SB, 260SB, 261SB, PAS-2100, 2400, 2601, 210, 211, 225, 225VP, 225VPB, 230, 231, 260, 261, 265, 266, 280 Operator’s Manual Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200540 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 The Safety Manual.........
99944200540 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. 99944200540 For more information scan this QR code. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.
99944200540 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Safety/Alert DO NOT USE BLADES - Line Head Only Thrown objects Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger Severing Plan retreat pathfromfalling objects Hot Surface Wear hand and foot protection Rotating Cutting Attachment AVOID KICKOUT. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters (50 feet) away.
SAFETY 99944200540 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
99944200540 SAFETY Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, 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.
SAFETY 99944200540 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment 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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
9944200540 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 1 4 2 3 Shaft Label 1. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft. 2.
CONTENTS 99944200540 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.
99944200540 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly For more information scan this QR code. Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. B 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. D 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary. 5.
ASSEMBLY 99944200540 1. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 2. Place shield plate on shield, align holes. Install screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case. Nylon Line Head Installation D (Use with Plastic Shield) Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. A Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: C • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2.
99944200540 Remove Nylon Line Head ASSEMBLY D Note: Do not disassemble nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (D). 2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft. 3. Remove locking tool (D). E Semi-automatic nylon line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut-off knife.
OPERATION 99944200540 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers 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. Note: Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques. 14 X7532279108 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.
99944200540 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers 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.
MAINTENANCE 99944200540 Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear case. A 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-fill. 4. Install plug (A). Drive Shaft (Lower) 1. Loosen screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear case and shield from drive shaft housing. B C D 2.
99944200540 MAINTENANCE 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head. 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire Speed-Feed® head is required.
STORAGE 99944200540 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. 18 X7532279108 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.
99944200540 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200540 Shaft Length 870 mm (34.3 in.) Attachment Width 178 mm (7.0 in.) Attachment Height 255 mm (10.0 in.) Weight (dry) w/line head 1.43 kg (3.15 lb.) Drive Shaft 1/4" Flex Shaft Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from the top Cutter Head Speed-Feed® 400 LH Nylon line head Line Capacity 3.1 m (10 ft.) X7532279108 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.
WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200540 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
99944200540 WARRANTY STATEMENTS PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES & GJ* * & ^J* ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
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