User manual ECHO SRM-2410 TYPE 1E 09-99

[. . . ] 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. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7532279701 89861154131 09/99 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. [. . . ] 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). B A GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 31 and "Specifications" page 13 of this manual. 15 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). 4. 5. 16 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. If cable does slide free, clean dirt from cable and re-lubricate with lithium based grease prior to re-assembly. Slide harness clamp up or down until unit balances with line head approximately 2" - 3" from the ground. Tighten harness clamp screw. GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FRONT HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools Required: Screwdriver. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure with screws. 17 U-HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Slotted Screwdriver, 3mm and 4mm Hex Wrench, Scrench, Pliers. [. . . ] Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely), missing teeth and bending. 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. 33 8-tooth Blade Tool required: Flat file (preferred). Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp. 2. DO NOT file the 'gullet' (radius) of the tooth with the flat file. [. . . ]