Echo SRM - 225U manual To advance trimmer line, Remove nylon line head, Blade installation

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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 11 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 (G).

2.Remove line head (J) by turning it clockwise until head is com- pletely off of shaft.

3.Remove locking tool (G).

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J

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-225U includes U-Handle, 8-tooth blade, and necessary blade conversion parts. Blades must be se- lected for type of cutting being performed. See page 16, "Blade Selection."

Install Metal Shield

Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, Torx T27 L-Wrench,,

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 (G).

b.Remove line head (J) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft.

c.Remove locking tool (G0.

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Contents Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operators manual Safety manualTable of Contents IntroductionPersonal condition and safety equipment Safety Manual safety symbols and important informationInternational symbols Hearing Protection Physical ConditionEye Protection Hand ProtectionKeep a Firm Grip Repetitive Stress InjuriesRead the Manuals Clear the Work AreaEPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. Tier EquipmentEmission Control exhaust & evaporative Shaft Decal DescriptionPage Contents Nylon line operation Assembly Plastic shield installationNylon line head installation Remove nylon line head Blade installationInstall Metal Shield To advance trimmer lineInstall Blade Throttle linkage and ignition leads Handle installationBalance and adjust unit Blade selection OperationPage Fuel Requirements FuelMixing Instructions Purge Bulb Starting cold engineStarting warm engine Skill levels MaintenanceStopping engine Level USE Hours Maintenance intervalsFuel filter Air filterCooling system Spark plugSpark Arrestor Screen Exhaust systemExhaust Port Cleaning High Altitude Operation Carburetor adjustmentEngine Break-In Drive Shaft Gear HousingLubrication Nylon line replacement Page Sharpening metal blades Engine Problem Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingLong Term Storage over 30 days StorageModel SRM-225U SpecificationsExceptions Warranty Statements99922201032 12/03/09 01/2010 Page Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 39 Operators Manual Echo consumer product support ServiceWarranty registration Additional or replacement manuals Servicing Information parts/serial number