Glossary – Echo SB User Manual
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GLOSSARY
Recoil Starter
Starts engine by turning crankshaft and moving piston up and
down.
Recoil Starter Handle
Molded rubber handle attached to starter cord. Used to start
engine.
Ricochet
When a thrown object bounces off another surface.
Safety Glasses
Eye protection devices that are worn like glasses.
Safety Goggles
Eye protection devices that fit flush against the face and cover
the complete eye and socket.
SB
Split Boom model (similar to PAS )
Scalping
Cutting grass or other vegetation down to ground level. Used
for clearing grass and other growth.
Scything
Using an arcing cutting motion to trim weeds and grass.
Semi-Automatic Line Head
Nylon line head that feeds line out when tapped on the ground
during normal operation.
Spark Arrestor Muffler
Muffler with spark arrestor screen that prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler.
Spark Plug
Provides spark to ignite fuel/air mixture in engine.
SRM
Shoulder Rotary Mower, also known as a trimmer-brushcutter.
SRM (Straight Shaft) models can be adapted to use metal
blades (Brushcutter Application).
Stalling Engine
Using choke lever to provide an overly rich fuel/air mixture that
stops engine from running.
Stop Switch
Electrical switch used to start/stop engine. Grounds ignition
circuit in Stop position to prevent firing of spark plug.
Throttle Trigger
Controls engine speed.
Throttle Trigger Lockout Lever Prevents the throttle trigger from operating unless lockout lever
is depressed.
Tri-Cut Blade
A blade with 3 cutting edges.
U-Handle
A bicycle-style handlebar that provides two handgrips spaced
apart for maximum cutting control.
Wide Open Throttle
The highest engine speed attainable when the throttle trigger is
held fully depressed.