Echo SRM-265, SRM-265S manual

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS SRM-265

SRM-265S

WARNING

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

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Contents

WARNING 12/09 Introduction the operator's manual the safety manual Table of Contents Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter3 Operator's Manual Safety manual safety symbols and important information DANGER Physical Condition Eye Protection Hand Protection Hearing Protection Proper Clothing Repetitive Stress Injuries Read the Manuals Clear the Work Area Keep a Firm Grip Keep a Solid Stance EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER Hot Decal (near muffler) Shaft Decal POWER HEAD GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT STOP SWITCH FRONT HANDLE (for Nylon Line Operation) nylon line head installation Caution to advance trimmer line Tip: nylon line replacement Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter11 front handle installation Operation Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use Grass/Weed Blades Require: Brush/Clearing Blades Require: Choosing the Correct Blade Fuel Requirements Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter15 Mixing Instructions After use Storage starting cold engine Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter17 starting warm engine stopping engine Maintenance skill levels Level REPOWER maintenance intervals Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter19 air filter fuel filter VERY spark plug cooling system Spark Arrestor Screen Exhaust Port Cleaning Engine Break-In High Altitude Operation Gear Housing Drive Shaft (SRM-265Only) (SRM-265SOnly) Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter25 echomatic pro trimmer head sharpening metal blades Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Troubleshooting Cause Remedy extremely Storage Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Drain completely Specifications SRM-265, SRM-265S Warranty Statements Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter31 Page Page Page Page Servicing Information parts/serial number always service echo consumer product support warranty registration