Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual MODEL 99944200540 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 WARNING 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.
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 before operation. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. the operator's manual Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual 3 Safety manual safety symbols and important information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
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. 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.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual Repetitive Stress Injuries 5 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.
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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is securely in place. Replace if either is damaged or missing. • Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual 7 1. Drive Shaft Assembly - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft. 2. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. 3. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5 in. after head is tapped on the ground.
Assembly power head shaft/lower shaft assembly 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 lockout position. D 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Carefully fit 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.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual to advance trimmer line See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement. NOTE To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. remove nylon line head Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. D NOTE Do not disassemble nylon line head. 1.
Operation WARNING 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.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual Maintenance WARNING 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.
Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3.
Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual Wear Indicators IMPORTANT Wear Indicators When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed® head are worn smooth, replacement of the cover or the entire Speed-Feed® head is required. 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.
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Servicing Information parts/serial number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _________________SN.
