User manual ECHO SRM-2400 TYPE 1E 02-99

[. . . ] Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS, Type 1E SRM-2400 Serial Number 562682 & Up SRM-2410 Serial Number 503485 & Up WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. 89869554136 02/99 X7502279506 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-thejob-dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. [. . . ] Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with these units. PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION (for Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 15mm screws. (SRM-2410) Remove split pin, blade nut and lower plate from PTO shaft. Place shield plate on shield, align holes and install three (3) screws. NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required: Head Locking Tool, 17x19mm Scrench Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. Align locking hole in upper plate (B) with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (A). Remove 10mm nut by turning it clockwise (as viewed from underside of grass shield) with 17x19mm scrench. Thread line head onto PTO shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against upper plate (B). 14 BLADE INSTALLATION All Models. IMPORTANT If non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR MUST BE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" pages 30 and "Specifications" page 12 of this manual. WARNING DANGER You must install a U-Handle Kit and Blade Conversion kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise serious injury may result. Install Metal Shield Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Scrench. Parts Required: Metal Shield, Bracket, 3- 5mm x 15mm screws w/ captivated flat and lockwasher (metal shield to gear housing), 2- 5mm x 8mm screws, 4- 5mm nuts, 4- 5mm lockwashers (bracket to shield and bracket to gear housing). Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten all attaching hardware. NYLON HEAD UPPER PLATE BLADE UPPER PLATE SRM-2400 Install Blade Tools Required: Locking Tool, scrench. Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10mm Nut w/LH threads, 2mm x 25mm Split Pin (cotter pin). Upper plate with 37mm pilot of the SRM-2400 should be retained for use with nylon line head. Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower Plate (F) and 10mm LH nut (G). Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in gear housing to prevent PTO shaft from turning. Tighten nut and secure with Split Pin (L). GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL HARNESS CLAMP INSTALLATION NOTE Some models require installation of Harness Clamp. Parts Required: Harness Clamp, 4 x 18mm Hexagon Head Bolt, Link, Spacer. Loosen two (2) screws that clamp the gear housing to the drive shaft housing. IMPORTANT Prevent flexible drive cable from sliding from drive shaft housing. [. . . ] When sharpening a blade, always remove the same amount of materials from each tooth to maintain balance. A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure. 8-tooth Blade Tool required: Flat file (preferred). DO NOT file the 'gullet' (radius) of the tooth with the flat file. A sharp corner will lead to a crack and blade failure. IMPORTANT If an electric grinder is used, use care not to overheat teeth, do not allow tips/tooth to glow red or turn blue. [. . . ]