Echo SRM-260SB Trimmer User Manual


 
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ROTATE CUTTER ASSEMBLY
Always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER
from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in
order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact
with hot muffler.
1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (A), hand guard clamping screw
(B), and remove gearcase locating screw (C).
2. Rotate cutter assembly 180-degrees on driveshaft until locating
hole in driveshaft is visible through locating hole in gearcase.
3. Install gearcase locating screw (C), and securely tighten all
hardware.
WARNING
During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft
housing and gearcase may become too hot to touch. Avoid
contact when rotating cutter assembly.
HEDGE TRIMMING
1. Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle
with left hand while trimming.
2. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate
engine.
3. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge
or shrub and proceed to cut.
WARNING
Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
WARNING
The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect
ignition cable and remove the obstruction.
B
A
C