Echo SRM - 280U Operator's Manual

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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTerOperaTOr's manual 17NOTEIn case of Emergency, pull up on the Quick Release Collar to dis-connect the trimmer from the harness.fuelNOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poorperformance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storagesection of this manual.WARNINGAlternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirementsare NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performanceproblems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limitedto, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets,carburetors and other engine components.Fuel RequirementsGasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain upto 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alco-hol) is NOT approved.Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must beused. Echo brand premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due toinadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such asEcho premium Power Blend X TM, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered fortwo years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)IMPORTANTEcho premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echoengines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.During blade operation, the same fatigue reduction is achieved. Safetyto the operator is also enhanced by reducing the possibility of bladecontact with the operator's hands and feet by restricting trimmer move-ment.