Echo 99944200540 Trimmer User Manual
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1. To Advance Trimmer Line Remove Nylon Line Head Operation To Advance Trimmer Line Copyright 2011 By Echo Incorporated All Rights Reserved MECHO FAS Trimmer Attachment Maintenance Skill Levels Maintenance Intervals Lubrication Nylon Line Replacement Storage Specifications Servicing Information Parts Serial Number Service ECHO Consumer Product Support Warranty Card Additional or Replacement Manuals Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 3 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 informational messages pre ceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you DANGER CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word This symbol means the specific action DANGER calls attention to an act or condition shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohi which WILL lead to serious personal injury or bitions can result in serious or fatal injury death if not avoided WARNING NOTE The safety alert symbol accompanied by2. 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 e 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 Check that front loop handle and shoulder strap or shoulder waist harness are adjusted for safe comfortable opera tion See Assembly Section for proper adjustment NOTE ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO DESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If the decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instruc tions for specific information Shaft Decal ED PELIGRO DANGER A DANGER Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa y Cet appareil peut tre dangereux et This unit can be dangerous and cause Blade cutting attachment does not stop ED SHAFT UNITS producir lesiones personales causer des blessures graves s il serious injury if improperly used To immediately after releasing throttle DO Nor INSTALL METAL BLADES ON GT graves si 70 se usa en forma
3. the word This enclosed message provides tips for use care and WARNING calls attention to an act or condi maintenance of the unit tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information neces A CAUTION sary for the protection of the unit The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Hot WARNING SEE OF Surface Carburetor adjustment oe Primer Bulb a md High speed mixture ANI Wear eyes ears and a Carburetor adjustment Ignition Rotating Carburetor adjustment eee Cutting Attach Emergency stop Low speed mixture i Fr BEWARE Wear hand and WARNING er Y DO NOT USE Thrown foot protection N BLADES Line Ricochet Head Only objects Keep bystanders and helpers away 15 m 50 ft 4 MECHO PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others 1f 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 e if you are tired or sick e if you are taking medication e if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protect
4. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation 6 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob D TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 9 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 A Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result e Cutoff knife is sharp e Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot NOTE Do not disassemble nylon line head 1 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous ing and insert head locking tool D 2 Remove line head E by turning it clockwise until head is com pletely off of shaft 3 Remove locking tool D IMPORTANT Semi automatic nylon line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut off knife Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result in trimmer damage caused by op eration with excessive line length 10 MECHO 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 sha
5. Line Capacity 3 1m 10 ft 13 NOTES TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 1 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES 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 Num ber 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 SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit WARRANTY REGISTRATION To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you regis ter your ECHO equipment on line at www echo usa com or by filling out the warranty registration card supp
6. UEC AG 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 im properly 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 X7532279104 89865062334 04 11 2 MECHO 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 It contains specifications and information for operation and maintenance specific to the attachment THE SAFETY MANUAL Explains possible hazards and what measures you should take to insure safe operation TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual Safety Symbols amp Important Information 3 International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Equipment Description Contents Assembly Power Head Shaft Lower Shaft Assembly
7. cessionaire ECHO ou al the operator Only the operator available from your ECHO dealer or at necessary for blade o eration refer to the en su distribuidor ECHO o laddresse Internet dressed in n proper protective clothing www echo usa com or by contacting Operator and Safety uals www echo usa com 0 en ECHO www echo usa com ou en entrant should be within the DANGER ZONE ECHO Inc 400 Oakwood Road Lake INSPI Bori BL aut S BEFORE USE DO NOT Inc 400 Oakwood Road Lake en CHO 400 Always wear hearing protection Zurich iL 60047 800 673 1558 USE DAMAGED CRACKED BENT DULL Zurich IL 60047 800 673 1558 d Road Lake zurich IL gloves and sturdy work boots when OR IMPROPERLY SHARPENED BLADES 60047 800 673 1558 operating unit X505 002500 TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 If trim mer is operated without a cut off knife the line will become too long the engine will overheat and engine damage may occur 4 PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY Shield assembly includes the Cut Off Knife Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris p
8. dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly IMPORTANT Flat edge of washers D must be against drive shaft NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 080 2 0 mm pia 10 3 m 095 2 4 mm pia 10 3 m 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 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 NOTE Trimmer head is pre wound with 095 2 4mm Crossfire trimmer line TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL Wear Indicators Wear Indicators IMPORTANT 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 SPECIFICATIONS PAS Trimmer Attachment 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 Ib Drive Shaft 1 4 Flex Shaft Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from the top Cutter Head Speed Feed 375 LH Nylon line head
9. est mal employ Pour r duire les reduce injury risk to operator helpers Keep P hands and feet cleat of CURVED SHAFT MODELS i D adecuada Para reducir el riesgo de risques de blessures a l operateur and bystanders read and understan ade cutting attachment unless engine a ki a lesionarse los operadores los aux assistants et aux spectateurs the Operator and Safety Manuals is Shut off and cutting attachment is not SRM STRAIGHT SHAFT UNITS F a i ayudantes y los espectadores lire et comprendre les manuels de Objects may be thrown or ricochet in moving ONLY install ECHO approved blades on j deben leer y comprender el Manual operateur et de s curit pour any direction Operators helpers and Do not remove shields modify the unit SRM Straight Shaft units equipped with p Del Operador y los Manuales De l appareil fournit en Fran ais bystanders must wear eye protection or install attachments or parts not Proper blade siela handle harness and a Seguridad jue se entregan escritos Des uels de securite ou that complies with ANSI 287 1 approved by ECHO Approved moun ting hal en Espafiol manele d utilisation peuvent etre eMaintain a 50 foot 15 meter attachment information and replacement Beware of KICKOUT blade thrust when Puede conseguir manuales de obtenus aupres de votre DANGER ZONE radius surrounding Operator and Safety Manuals are Using blades Special precautions are seguridad o manuales del operador con
10. ion Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE re quirements whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection when ever unit is used Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing e Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves e DO NOT WEAR SHORTS e 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 Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves Keep long hair away from engine and air intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa tions followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the
11. lied with your unit Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS FAM ANE CORP Pt ah DEALER Call 1 800 432 ECHO or www echo usa com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 800 673 1558 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T 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 Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer A 5 00 shipping charge will be required for each video MECHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwoop Roap LAKE ZuricH IL 60047 1564 WWW ECHO USA COM S06400001001 S06400999999
12. minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown e Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists required e If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking e Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 5 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 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 Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position In stead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not jus
13. ols 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 a task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs SKILL LEVELS Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace Before Each Use IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance LUBRICATION Level 1 Parts Required POWER BLENDX 8 oz P N 91014 or Lithium Base Grease Gear Housing 1 Clean all loose debris from gear box 2 Remove plug A and check level of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill 12 MECHO Drive Shaft Lower IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tem perature 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 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get
14. roduced during the trimming operation This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 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 1 PAS Trimmer Attachment I Operator s Manual MECHO I Warranty Registration Card suai I Storage Hook Assembly 8 MECHO ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD SHAFT LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Parts Required PAS or SRM SB Power Head w Shaft amp Coupling 1 Set Power Head Shaft Assembly on a level surface 2 Pull locator pin A out and turn counter clockwise 1 4 turn to lock out position 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 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 NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 5 Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft Locator pin should snap flush in coupler
15. rp edges and hot surfaces WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown NOTE Refer to your Pro Attachment Series Operator s Manual for correct engine fueling starting and stopping instruc tions NOTE Refer to the Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques WARNING Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks glass debris etc which could be contacted by the cutting at tachment when starting Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft from starting area otherwise serious personal injury may result TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 1 1 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 Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary to
16. t the thumb and index finger e Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive move ment e Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely perma nent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Manuals e Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area e Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the unit is in use Keep a Firm Grip e Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles Keep a Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces e Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation MECHO EQUIPMENT WARNING Use this attachment with ECHO
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