Echo SRM-280T Operator's Manual

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SRM-280T DESCRIPTION© 1/2014 ECHO Inc.X7502310409 111. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and ThrottleTrigger.3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger isprevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.4. STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH” mounted on top of the throttle handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,BACK to STOP.5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaftassembly but must be re-positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY -Includes the Throttle Handle, Gear Housing assembly, Support Handle, DriveShaft and Safety Decal.7. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmerhead is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. Iftrimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, andengine damage may occur.9. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unitbefore use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the GearHousing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debrisproduced during the trimming operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, presstrigger gradually for best operating technique.11. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.12. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler orcatalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowingparticles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.13. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.14. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.15. RECOIL STARTER/HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. Whenengine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.16. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purgingair from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank returnline. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.17. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.18. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to ColdStart ( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.19. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.