PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL PAS Rapid LoaderTM Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual MODEL FOR MODELS: 99944200610 SRM-2100SB TYPE 1/1E SRM-2400SB TYPE 1/1E SRM-210SB/211SB SRM-260SB/261SB PAS-2100 TYPE 1E PAS-2400 TYPE 1E PAS-2601 TYPE 1E PAS-210/211 PAS-230/231 PAS-260/261 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual, with your original Split Boom/Pro Attachment SeriesTM Trimmer.
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 found in the same package. 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.
PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
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 requirements whenever you operate the trimmer. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles.
PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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).
EQUIPMENT 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 ensure that cut-off knife is securely in place. Replace if shield is damaged or missing. • Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. • Check that front loop handle and shoulder strap/ or shoulder/waist harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation.
PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 CONTENTS 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 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 - Pro Attachment SeriesTM Trimmer Attachment Operator's Manual Safety Manual Warranty Registration Card Locking Tools Wrench 17 x 14.5 Rapid LoaderTM Head Nut Washer 10x32x1.
NOTE Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings. Short couplings fit flush to decal point (E). New couplings are 4-3/4 in. long, and fit flush to line (C). D 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 gently twistinglower drive shaft. Locator pin (A) should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation. 7.
PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (A). Remove plastic sleeve from PTO shaft. 2. Be sure upper plate (B) remains on PTO shaft. 3. Place line head onto PTO shaft, followed by large metal washer (C). 4. Thread L.H. nut (D) on PTO shaft. Tighten securely. 5. Install new split pin (E). 6. Remove locking tool (A).
MAINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer 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 the task is not listed see your ECHO dealer for repairs.
PAS RAPID LOADERTM TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. Loosen two (2) 8 mm upper gear housing bolts (B) and locator screw (C). Remove gear case assembly. 2. Remove flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating 15 ml, of grease. 3. Install flex cable. Make sure cable end engages upper drive shaft adaptor. 4. Install gear case assembly onto drive shaft aligning locator screw with hole in drive shaft. 5. Tighten two 8 mm bolts (B) and locator screw (C).
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. SPECIFICATIONS PAS Rapid LoaderTM Attachment Shaft Length ------------------------------------------------ 838 mm (33 in.) Attachment Width ----------------------------------------- 178 mm (7 in.) Attchment Height ------------------------------------------ 229 mm (9 in.) Weight (dry) w/blade -------------------------------------- 1.36 kg. (3.1 lb.
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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 and Serial Number of the attachment with you. You can find these numbers on the driveshaft model/serial number label. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. ____________SN.