To Advance Trimmer Line; Remove Nylon Head; Blade Operation - Echo SRM - 280U Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT
Semi-automatic line heads must be used only with plastic debris
shield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debris
shield can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation with
excessive line length.

to advance trImmer lIne

See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.
NOTE
To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground
while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

remove nylon 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 (D).
2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is com-
pletely off of shaft.
3. Remove locking tool (D).
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-280U includes U-Handle, and necessary blade
conversion parts. Blades are not provided with trimmer/brushcut-
ters and must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See
"Blade Selection."
Install Metal Shield
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)
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