Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PAS-231 Echo
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T rimmer Att achment Operator's Manual MODEL 99944200545 FOR MODELS: SRM-2400SB SRM-260SB/261SB P AS-230/231 P AS-260/261 P AS-2601 P AS-265 X7702093800 X770001330 02/09 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.
2 I NTRODUCTION 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.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
4 4 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 Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
6 EQUIPMENT W ARNING 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.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 1 2 3 4 D ESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration, found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate it. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it.
8 C ONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 5 . Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
10 REMOVE NYLON LINE HEAD 1 . Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (C). 2 . Remove line head by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 M AINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS Component/System Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Frequency Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 50 hours of use Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before each use LUBRICA TION Level 1.
12 B C D Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tempera- ture automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result. 1 . Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C).
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 D C E CC F F B 3 . Use one piece of new nylon line (C) 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop (D) on the spool. Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm (6 in.) longer than the other.
14 MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PAS Hi Torque Trimmer Attachment Shaft Length ------------------------------------------------ 864 mm (34.02 in.) Attachment Width ----------------------------------------- 176 mm (6.93 in.
T RIMMER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 NOTES.
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An important point after buying a device Echo PAS-231 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Echo PAS-231 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Echo PAS-231 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Echo PAS-231 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Echo PAS-231 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Echo PAS-231, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Echo PAS-231.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Echo PAS-231. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Echo PAS-231 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
