Trimmer Operation With Blades - Echo PAS-225 Value Pack Operator's Manual

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trImmer operatIon wIth blades
Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use
wArning
Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U-
handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits.
TO USE
THESE BLADES
Handle
You
must
Debris Shield
install
Harness
these
parts!
Blade
Mounting
Hardware
* WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT (CURVED SHAFT) MODEL TRIMMERS
** Arbor diameter of Upper Blade Plate must match arbor diameter of metal blades.
*** New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.
**** Brushcutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harness
Grass/Weed Blades Require:
Install Blade Conversion Kit - Includes
metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoul-
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der harness (C).
NOTE
The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should
not be gripped when using or carrying the unit.
NOTE
When selecting optional Blade Conversion or Combination Blade/U-Handle Kits, only use kits that are marked for
use with the model and serial number of this unit.
Brush/Clearing Blades Require:
Install U-Handle / Blade Conversion
Kit - Includes metal shield (A), shoulder
harness with hip pad (C), and U-Handles
(D).
SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE*
Pro Maxi-Cut Rigid Plastic
Grass/Weed
Plastic Cutters Grass/Weed Blade
Loop Handle
Loop Handle, w/or
w/Barrier Bar,
w/o Barrier Bar
or U-Handle
Metal Shield Metal Shield
Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness
Upper Plate & Upper Plate
Flat Washer & Glide Cup
Hex Nut
New Cotter Pin*** New Cotter Pin***
P A
ro ttAchment
o
Metal
Tri-Cut Tri-Cut/8 Tooth
Grass/Weed Blade
Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar,
or U-Handle
Metal Shield
Shoulder Harness
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Hex Nut Hex Nut
New Cotter Pin***
A
B
A
S
erieS
' m
PerAtor S AnuAl
Metal 80T Brush Blade
Metal 22T Clearing Saw Blade
U-Handle
Metal Shield
Shoulder Harness****
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Hex Nut
New Cotter Pin***
C
D
C
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