Use and Care Manual

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© 6/2016 ECHO Inc.
SRM-266 DESCRIPTION
1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition
System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch,
Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during
starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger
lockout lever is engaged
4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Handle.
Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle is factory
assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re-positioned for
proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY -
Includes the Throttle Handle, Gear
Housing assembly,
Support Handle, Drive Shaft and Safety Decal.
7. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - 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.
8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 13 cm (5
in.) after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is operated without a cut-
off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and engine
damage may occur.
9. DEBRIS SHIELD with CUT-OFF KNIFE - Required when unit is equipped
with nylon line head. Do not operate unit without shield.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released.
During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
11. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
12. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the
hot engine.
13. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages,
then quickly and firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT
let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
WITH CATALYST -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable
debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
17. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner
housing. Move choke lever to Cold Start ( ) to close choke for cold start.
Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.
18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.