Operator's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IIntroduction 3
- Servicing Information 3
- Parts/Serial Number 3
- Service 4
- ECHO Consumer Product Support 4
- Product Registration 4
- Additional Literature 4
- Safety 5
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 5
- International Symbols 6
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 8
- Equipment 12
- Emission Control
- (Exhaust & Evaporative) 14
- CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 14
- Description 15
- Contents 16
- Assembly 17
- Support Handle Installation 17
- Operation 17
- Operation With Blades 18
- Blade Selection 19
- Fuel 21
- Starting Cold Engine 24
- Starting Warm Engine 25
- Stopping Engine 27
- Applications 27
- Operating Techniques 28
- Reaction Forces 28
- Blade Cutting Problems 29
- Maintenance 30
- Skill Levels 30
- Maintenance Intervals 31
- Air Filter 32
- Fuel Filter 33
- Spark Plug 34
- Cooling System 34
- Exhaust System 36
- Carburetor Adjustment 38
- Lubrication 39
- Nylon Line Replacement 40
- Sharpening Metal Blades 41
- Troubleshooting 43
- Storage 45
- Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) 45
- Specifications 46
- Product Registration 48
- Introduction
- Servicing Information
- Parts/Serial Number
- Service
- ECHO Consumer Product Support
- Product Registration
- Additional Literature
- Safety
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
- International Symbols
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment
- Equipment
- Emission Control
- (Exhaust & Evaporative)
- CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information
- Description
- Contents
- Assembly
- Support Handle Installation
- Operation
- Operation With Blades
- Blade Selection
- Fuel
- Starting Cold Engine
- Starting Warm Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Applications
- Operating Techniques
- Reaction Forces
- Blade Cutting Problems
- Maintenance
- Skill Levels
- Maintenance Intervals
- Air Filter
- Fuel Filter
- Spark Plug
- Cooling System
- Exhaust System
- Carburetor Adjustment
- Lubrication
- Nylon Line Replacement
- Sharpening Metal Blades
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)
- Specifications
- Product Registration
- Notes
OPERATION SRM-225
30 X7732273804
© 11/19 ECHO Incorporated
Kickout
Kickout is also a reactive force caused by resistance to cutting, but the
direction of blade thrust is lateral (to the left or right of the blade), instead of
forward or back toward the operator. In most cases, Push, Pull, and Kickout
can be reduced or eliminated by:
• Using the correct blade for the cutting job
• Using properly sharpened blades
• Applying consistent, even force to the blade
during the cut
• Avoiding obstacles and ground hazards
• Using extra care when cutting harder materials
such as extremely dry brush, saplings, and
small trees
• Cutting from a stable, secure position
Blade Cutting Problems
Binding - Blades may bind in the cut if dull or forced. Binding can damage
blade, and result in blade breakage or injury from fragments and flying
debris. If a blade binds in a cut, don’t try to get it out by applying “up and
down” force to pry the cut open. Applying prying force to the blade can bend
the blade, and result in blade failure and injury.
To free a blade that is bound in the cut, stop the engine, and support the
trimmer or brushcutter to keep stress off the blade. Push the tree away from
the entry point of the cut to open the cut, and pull the blade directly away
from the cut in a straight-line motion. Use caution when releasing the tree to
avoid being struck by spring-back or falling.
Inspect the blade for damage before proceeding. Sharpen teeth if dull, or
replace blade if cracked, bent, missing teeth, or otherwise damaged.
To prevent binding:
• Keep blades sharp
• Avoid excessive pressure during cuts
• Don’t exceed cutting capacity of blade
• Don’t use blades with damaged or missing cutting teeth
• Don’t rock blades in cut