Echo SRM-2400SB Operator's Manual

of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s Manual X7702093704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200475 Power Edger Attachment FOR MODELS: SRM-2400SB, 260SB, 261SB, PAS-2400, 2601, 230, 231, 260, 261, 265, 266, 280 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200475 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... ...

X7702093704 3 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product. The Safety Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards and the measures you should take t ...

SAFETY 99944200475 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. SAFETY Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manua ...

X7702093704 5 International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1, CE, or CSA Z94.3 requirements must be worn whenever you ...

SAFETY 99944200475 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Hot Humid W ...

X7702093704 7 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years. To reduce ...

SAFETY 99944200475 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect shield for damage and that shield is securely in place. Replace if sjield is damaged or missing. • Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attac ...

X7702093704 9 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 1. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action. 2. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris produced during the edging operation. 3. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft. 4. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets dept ...

CONTENTS 99944200475 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ - 1 - Power Edger Attachment ____ 1 - Operator’s Manual ____ 1 - Warranty Registration Card ____ 2 - Split pin ____ 1 - Storage Hook Assembly ____ - Assembly Tool (s) Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change ...

X7702093704 11 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary. 5. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket. Note: Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings. Short co ...

OPERATION 99944200475 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a completestop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Operation Techniques Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from yo ...

X7702093704 13 7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete with the blade. 8. Don't force the blade. Move only as quickly as the blade will allow. The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ...

MAINTENANCE 99944200475 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with ...

X7702093704 15 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C). Note: Blade nut (D) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using T-wrench. Remove outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inner blade adapter (B). 5. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 6. Remove plug (G) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 7. Add grease if necessary using squeeze-type tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-fill. 8. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft ...

MAINTENANCE 99944200475 Drive Shaft (Lower) 1. Loosen screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable (C) from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable (C) back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable. 4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly. 5. Tighten screws securely. B A C ...

X7702093704 17 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. ...

SPECIFICATIONS 99944200475 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200475 Shaft Length 825 mm (32.48 in.) Attachment Width 150 mm (5.9 in.) Attachment Height 295 mm (11.61 in.) Weight w/blade 2.49 kg (5.5 lb.) Drive Shaft Type 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotating Direction Clockwise; viewed from right side Blade Length 203 mm (8 in.) Gear Case Ratio 2.07 : 1.0 Reduction Shield Open, anti-clog ...

X7702093704 19 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair or replace at ECHO’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized ECHO servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO ECHO P ...

WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200475 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES &GJ*    *    &^J*                 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 M345FD Standards. !" #$%! ...