To Advance Trimmer Line; Remove Nylon Head; Blade Operation - Echo SRM - 265U Operator's Manual

to advance trImmer lIne

See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.
Tip:
To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground
while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
remove nylon lIne head
NOTE
Do not disassemble nylon line head.
1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous-
ing and insert head locking tool (H).
2. Remove line head (I) by turning it clockwise until head is com-
pletely off of shaft.
3. Remove locking tool (H).
blade InstallatIon
WARNING
You must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operating
this unit with a metal blade, otherwise serious injury may result.
NOTE
Model SRM-265U includes U-Handle, and necessary blade conversion parts. Blades are not provided with trim-
mer/brushcutters and must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See page 15, "Blade Selection."
Install Metal Shield
Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, 17x19
mm Wrench, Locking Tool
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,
3 - 5 x 16 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock-
washer, (metal shield to gear housing).
2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock-
washers, (bracket to shield).
2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers
(bracket to gear housing)
1. If installed remove nylon line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate,
and plastic shield.
a. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear
housing and insert head locking tool (A).
b. Remove line head (B) by turning it clockwise until head is
completely off of shaft.
c. Remove locking tool.
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