Echo 99944200485 Trimmer User Manual
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1. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Procedure Inspect Tighten Replace Lubrication Component Drive Shaft Gear Housing Screws Nuts Bolts Blades Grease Blades Sharpen Blades Every 40 hours of use IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance 1 Apply POWER BLENDX Grease Tighten Screws Nuts LUBRICATION Blades Level 1 Tools Required Clean rag brush oil can Parts Required 20W Engine Oil lubrication 50 50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil cleaning SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT 1 1 OPERATOR S MANUAL A WARNING Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50 50 cleaning mixture 2 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 3 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 4 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in ser vice Gear Housing Assembly Level 2 Tools required Grease gun clean rag Parts required POWER BLENDX 14 oz cartridge P N 91015 or Lithium Based Grease I Clean dirt from grease fitting A 2 Carefully pump grease in fitting DO NOT force grease Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage Apply 1 2 pumps of g2. 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 Protection 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 unit handles Gloves also reduce the transmis sion of machine vibration to your hands Vibration and Cold Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves e DO NOT WEAR SHORTS e DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with non skid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES e DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED 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 sen sations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions ar
3. or condi maintenance of the unit tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided A CAUTION 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 IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information neces sary for the protection of the unit INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol form shape Read and understand Avoid all power lines Operator s Manual p This unit is not insu lated against electrical current Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazards Wear eyes ears and head protection Wear slip resistant foot wear Hot Surface Safety Alert Finger Severing Hazard Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Keep bystanders at least 15 meters 50 feet away Emergency stop Ignition Engine choke ON OFF control Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Primer bulb Carburetor adjustment Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Low speed mixture 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
4. Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger e Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands e Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive move ment e Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles e 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 permanent 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 e Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on lad ders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces e Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation mihn 6 MECHO EQU
5. IPMENT WARNING Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed e Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed e Never adjust blades when the engine is operating e Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be used WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings e 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 e DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit e NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your attachment Make sure the decal 1s legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If it cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 1 2 3 P N X505002670 1 BLADES Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade su
6. MECHO Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment Operator s Manual MODEL 99944200485 MODELS USED ON SRM 2100SB 2400SB SRM 210SB 211SB SRM 260SB 261SB PAS 2100 2400 PAS 210 211 PAS 230 231 PAS 260 261 PAS 2601 PAS 265 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Opera tor s Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation otherwise serious personal injury may result X7702091901 X770001131 11 09 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 you found in the same package 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 Maintenance Skill Levels Maintenance Intervals Lubrication Manual Safety Symbols and Important Sharpening Blades Information Blade Adjustment International Symbols Storage Personal Condition
7. and Safety Equipment Specifications Equipment Servicing Information Description Parts Serial Number Contents Service Assembly ECHO Consumer Product Support Power Head Drive Shaft Warranty Card Loop Handle Removal Additional or Replacement Manuals Operation Hedge Trimming Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this lit erature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but Copri hio 000 By Helo Intorp rated are subj ect to change without notice Illustrations may include All Rights Reserved optional equipment and accessories and may not include all SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT 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 mformational 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 CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohi bitions can result in serious or fatal injury DANGER The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided WARNING NOTE The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word This enclosed message provides tips for use care and WARNING calls attention to an act
8. e strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown 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 exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT 5 Repetitive Stress Injuries OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 e Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position In stead try to maintain a straight wrist position
9. ecal 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 5 Select desired blade position by aligning one of the holes F in lower shaft with locator pin position 6 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 Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation 7 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob D SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT OPERATOR s MANUAL FRONT LOOP HANDLE REMOVAL Tools Required Screwdriver Parts Required None NOTE Front loop handles loop handles with barrier bars are not recom mended for use with Hedge Clipper attachment 1 Remove front handle assembly barrier bar if installed and mounting hardware from PAS or SRM SB power head 2 Retain parts for future use 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 Wear gloves to protect hands fr
10. edge clipper attachment in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children using supplied storage hook 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 Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment 1250 mm 49 21 in 83 mm 3 23 in 2 12 kg 4 68 Ibs Double Reciprocating Blade Double Edge 502 mm 19 76 in 35 mm 1 4 in Maximum Cut Soft Materials 25 4 mm 1 in Diameter Woody Materials 13 mm 1 2 in Diameter SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT 1 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assem blies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you You can find these numbers on the driveshaft model serial number label For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No SN DEALER SERVICE Call Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed a by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of 1 800 432 ECHO the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs www echo usa com proof of purchase is
11. om sharp edges and hot surfaces HEDGE TRIMMING 1 Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine 2 Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut WARNING Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving WARNING The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction If this occurs stop the engine disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction 9 10 MECHO 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 product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools 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 SKILL LEVELS Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required
12. pport bar Double sided blade is capable of cutting on either side of the blade 2 DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Lightweight aluminum drive shaft extends reach 4 position shaft design permits blade position to be rotated in 90 degree steps 3 SAFETY DECAL Contains important safety information that must be followed See Page 3 4 LEFT HAND SHAFT GRIP Cushioned grip for left hand 5 GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Commercial grade low weight fast cutting speed Grease fitting simplifies lubri cation 6 BLADE COVER Used to cover blade during transport and storage Remove blade cover before using unit 7 8 MECHO CONTENTS The ECHO product you have 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 I Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment I Operators Manual I Safety Manual I Warranty Card 1 Blade Cover I Storage Hook Assembly ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD SHAFT LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Tools Required None 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 d
13. rease every 15 25 hours of operation Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation Tools required 4mm hex wrench clean rag small brush Parts required POWER BLENDX 8 oz P N 91014 or Lithium Based Grease 12 MECHO WARNING Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands otherwise serious personal injury may result I Remove gear housing locating screw A and loosen clamping screw B Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing 2 Pull the drive shaft C from the housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of grease 3 Slide the flexible shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt on the flex shaft 4 Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear IMPORTANT Flat edge of washers D must be against drive shaft 5 Align locating hole in gear housing with locator hole in drive shaft 6 Install locating screw A Tighten clamping screw B SHARPENING BLADES Level 2 Tools required Flat file Screwdriver Parts required None WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER TTACHMENT 1 3 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 Move stop switch
14. required ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT CONSUMER PRODUCT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica SUPPORT tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 1 800 673 1 558 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T 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 supplied 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 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 MEGHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwoop ROAD LAKE ZuricH IL 60047 1564 www echo usa com S07100001001 S07100999999
15. to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots B on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges NE FOR VIS a 4 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 2 6mm 25 in Radius 5 Lubricate blades see Lubrication instructions IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur BLADE ADJUSTMENT Level 2 Tools Required 8 mm Socket amp Extension 4mm Hex Wrench w extension 1 Move stop switch to STOP position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire A WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade locknuts to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Tighten blade screws A securely 4 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten locknuts B 14 ECHO IMPORTANT Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit Clean and lubricate cutting blades and gear case Sharpen cutting blades as required Apply a light coating of clean 20W engine oil along entire length of blades and on blade bolts Install blade cover onto hedge clipper cutting blades Store h
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