Echo SRM-280S Introduction, the operators manual, the safety manual, Table of Contents

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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, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

the safety manual

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and Brush Cutters and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

Table of Contents
Introduction		2
-	The Operator's Manual	2
-	The Safety manual	2
Safety		3
-	Manual Safety Symbols and Important
	Information	3
-	International Symbols	3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment		3
-	Equipment	6
Emission Control		6
Description		7
Contents		9
Assembly		9
-	Plastic Shield Installation	9
-	Nylon Head Installation	10
-	To Advance Trimmer Line	10
-	Remove Nylon Head	10
-	Front Handle Installation	11
Operation		11
-	Operation with Blades	11
-	Fuel	14
-	Starting Cold Engine	16
-	Starting Warm Engine	17
-	Stopping Engine	17

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Maintenance		18
-	Skill Levels	18
-	Maintenance Intervals	18
-	Air Filter	19
-	Fuel Filter	19
-	Spark Plug	20
-	Cooling System Cleaning	20
-	Exhaust System	21
-	Carburetor Adjustment	22
	- High Altitude Operation	22
- Lubrication		23
-	Nylon Line Replacement	24
-	Sharpening Metal Blades	26
Troubleshooting		27
Storage		28
Specifications		29
Warranty Statements		30
Servicing Information		32
-	Parts/Serial Number	32
-	Service	32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support		32
-	Warranty Card	32
-	Additional or Replacement Manuals	32

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 acces- sories, and may not include all standard equipment.