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Echo RM-210SB - page 1
Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 210SB W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and under- stood for proper and saf ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 2
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. - Starting Cold Engine ............ ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 3
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MP ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 4
4 with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. • Always wear hearing protection when operating unit. • Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting attachment. Maintain a 15M (50 ft.) radius, DANGER ZONE surrounding the operator. ONLY the operator, dressed in proper protective clo ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 5
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operatin ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 6
6 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 Car ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 7
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 4EHXS.0214EF DISPLACEMENT: 21.2 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 HOURS THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 EMISSION REGULA- TIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINE. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. E MISSION C O ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 8
8 CONTENTS ____ 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Operator's Manual ____ 1 - Safety Manual ____ 1 - Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 - Limited Warranty Statement ____ 1 - Plastic shield ____ 1 - Shield plate ____ 3 - 5 mm x 16 mm screws (shield mounting) ____ 1 - T-Wrench ____ 1 - Locking ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 9
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 22 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 2 6 12 12 18 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 10
10 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 11
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICA TIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with steel blade. **The RPM range shown applies for all attachments. Refer to your attachment Operator's Manual "Specifications" section for proper RPM specifications. MODEL ---------------------------- ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 12
12 ECHO APPROVED OPTIONAL A TT ACHMENTS • PAS Edger Model 99944200470 • PAS Cultivator Model 99944200510 • PAS Trimmer Model 99944200540 • PAS Hedge Clipper Model 99944200480 • PAS Power Pruner TM Model 99944200530 • PAS Articulating Hedge Clipper Model 99944200590 • PAS Rapid Loader TM Model 99944200610 • PAS Brush Cutter Model 999 ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 13
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 A SSEMBL Y POWER HEAD SHAFT / LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBL Y Tools Required: None Parts Required: Split Boom Attachment Assembly 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 cardboard spa ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 14
14 PLASTIC SHIELD INST ALLA TION (For Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws NOTE The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1 . Remove plastic sleeve and upper plate (A) from PTO shaft. 2 . ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 15
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 P RE - O PERA TION OPERA TION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions include ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 16
16 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade (P/N 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 Tooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. 22 Tooth Clearing Blade (99944200130) i ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 17
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at leas ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 18
18 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 19
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment move ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 20
20 M AINTENANCE 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 the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 21
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dir ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 22
22 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver), Feeler gauge, brush. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engi ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 23
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 1 . Remove spark plug lead from spark pulg. 2 . Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover (A). Two at the top of the recoil starter, one in the arm rest and on the muffler cover. Lift the cover from the engine. 3 . Use the brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. IMPORTANT Do ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 24
24 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3 IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 25
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 13 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean rag, Grease gun P/N 91016 Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tempera- ture automo ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 26
26 D A B B E A C D F Drive Shaft Upper 1 . Loosen clamping knob (A). 2 . Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position. 3 . Remove attachment. 4 . Remove coupler (E) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping screw (C) and removing set screw (D). 5 . Remove upper flex cable (F), wipe clean, and apply a th ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 27
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 D C F F E CC NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 0.095 in. Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1 . Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (A) and firmly turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it disengages from the inner drive. Pull s ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 28
28 6 . Feed ends of line through housing eyelets (G) and place spool (B) over drive (H). Align pegs (I) on drive with notches in spool, and push spool into drum. 7 . Pull on both lines until they come free from notches (F) in spool. B A I G G B H F F B 8 . Hold drum (A) firmly and turn spool (B) CCW (counterclockwise) until it stops. DO NOT push in ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 29
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 SHARPENING MET AL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (loo ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 30
30 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u F t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e u F d e g g o l c e n i l l e u F r o t e r u b ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 31
G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury ma ...
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Echo RM-210SB - page 32
S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them i ...
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