Echo SRM - 280U manual 99922201032 12/03/09

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 35

Operator's Manual

PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

•90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty

•30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty

ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS

This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use two-stroke oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and JASO M345/FC/FD Standards. ECHO Power Blend™ Two-Stroke Oil is a premium two-stroke oil specifically formulated to meet ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FC/FD Standards. The use of two-stroke oils designed for other applications, such as for outboard motors or lawnmowers can result in severe engine damage, and will void your two-stroke engine limited warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY:

•Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of two-stroke oils that do not meet the ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/ FC/FD Standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD compliant and JASO M345/FC/ FD registered oil, will void the two-stroke engine limited warranty. ECHO Power Blend™ Two-Stroke Oil meets the ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345/FC/FD Standard. Emission related parts are covered for 5 years residential use or 2 years commercial use regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.

•damage caused by use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol), or gasoline containing less than 89 octane. Only use gasoline which contains 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.

•Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fluids.

•damage caused by tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual.

•Operation of the unit with improperly maintained/removed cutting shield or removed/damaged air filter.

•damage caused by dirt, pressure or steam cleaning the unit, salt water, corrosion, rust, varnish, abrasives, and moisture.

•defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, or use of unauthorized attachments.

•Incorrect storage procedures, stale fuel, including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator's manual. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operators manual is the customer’s responsibility.

•Failures due to improper set-up, pre-delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period.

•Certain parts and other items are not warranted, including but not limited to: lubricants, starter cords, and engine tune-ups.

•Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durability requirements of the OEM spark plug listed in the Operator's

Manuals.

•Overheating or carbon scoring failures due to restricted, clogged exhaust port or combustion chamber, including damage to spark arrester screen.

•Adjustments after the first (30) thirty days and beyond, such as carburetor adjustment and throttle cable adjustment.

•damage to gears or gear cases caused by contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type or viscosity of lubricants, and/or failure to comply with recommended grease or oil change intervals.

•damage caused by loading SHREd 'N' VAC® beyond recommended capacity.

•damage caused by pump or sprayer running dry, pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, or lack of or broken strainers.

•Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer.

It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration card supplied with your ECHO product or by visiting WWW.ECHO-USA.COM. your receipt of purchase including date, model and serial number must be maintained and presented to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty service. Proof of purchase rests solely with the customer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so you may also have other specific legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, including any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE and any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY otherwise applicable to this product. ECHO and its affiliated companies shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damage, including lost profits. There are no warranties extended other than as provided herein. This limited warranty may be modified only by ECHO.

99922201032

12/03/09