Echo SRM - 280U 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. 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. 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		8
Contents		9
Assembly		10
-	Plastic Shield Installation	10
- Nylon Line Head Installation		10
-	To Advance Trimmer Line	11
-	Remove Nylon Head	11
-	Blade Operation	11
-	U-Handle Installation	13
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads		14
-	Balance and Adjust Unit	15
Operation		15
-	Blade Selection	15
-	Fuel	17
-	Starting Cold Engine	19
-	Starting Warm Engine	20
-	Stopping Engine	21
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All Rights Reserved.

Maintenance		21
-	Skill Levels	21
-	Maintenance Intervals	22
-	Air Filter	23
-	Fuel Filter	23
-	Spark Plug	24
-	Cooling System	24
-	Exhaust System	25
-	Carburetor Adjustment	27
	- High Altitude Operation	27
-	Lubrication	28
-	Nylon Line Replacement	29
-	Sharpening Metal Blades	30
Troubleshooting		31
Storage		32
Specifications		33
Warranty Statements		34
Servicing Information		40
-	Parts/Serial Number	40
-	Service	40
- ECHO Consumer Product Support		40
-	Warranty Card	40
- Additional or Replacement Manuals		40

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.