Echo GRASS/WEED TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER and CLEARING SAW manual Cutting with Blades

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CUTTING WITH BLADES

WARNING DANGER

•Do not install a metal blade on GT series trimmer models, or any model which lacks a hole for the blade-securing cotter pin on the cutting head shaft.

•When using an SRM model with metal blades, replace the trimmer debris shield with the metal blade debris shield. (See operator’s manual.) A brace is used on some models to support the shield.

•Also, use the unit with either a bar handle or a U-handle, a metal debris shield, a shoulder harness, and blade collar plus a nut and cotter pin. If your unit has a D-handle, convert to a U-handle.

COLLAR

NUT AND

COTTERPIN

Install the blade properly with the teeth pointing in the direction your blade head rotates. Refer to the operator’s manual for proper blade installation and tooth direction. Be sure to use a new cotter pin every time a blade is installed.

NOTE

A Maxi-Cut Weed Cutter may be installed on most ECHO GT or SRM series units in place of a line head assembly. A special interference-threaded lock nut is needed to secure it on GT series units with a curved shaft. Straight shaft units use a nut and cotter pin. The Maxi-Cut Weed Cutter can be used with either a plastic line debris shield or a metal blade debris shield. Installation instructions are on the Maxi-Cut package and in the operator’s manual.

UPPERADAPTER PLATE (COLLAR)

LOCKING

TOOL HOLE

LOWER ADAPTER PLATE (COLLAR)

NUT

COTTERPIN

BLADE

METAL BLADE

BRACEDEBRISSHIELD

WARNING DANGER

If a kickout occurs with a blade unit, the operator’s legs or bystanders can be severely injured. Always wear the required harness for the unit and be sure it is properly worn and secured.

Adjust the shoulder harness to your body, and balance the as- sembled unit from the harness as instructed on page 12. Inspect the blades before use. The teeth must be sharp and there must be no cracks in the steel. Dull blades increase the risk of blade kick out reactions. Small cracks may grow to where a piece of the blade may fly off during operation.

WARNING DANGER

•Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged metal blade.

•Before cutting growth, inspect for obstructions such as boulders, metal stakes or strands of wire from broken fences. If an obstruction cannot be removed, mark its location so that you can avoid it with the blade. Rocks and metal will dull or damage a blade. Wires can catch on the blade head and flap around or be thrown into the air.

WARNING DANGER

A metal blade SRM unit must have the items shown on page

9.These include either a bar handle or U-handle, a metal debris shield, a shoulder harness and a blade-retaining nut and cotter pin. These items are obtainable from your ECHO dealer who sold you your unit.

WIRES CAN CATCH

AND FLAP AROUND

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GRASS/WEED TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER and CLEARING SAW specifications

The Echo GRASS/WEED TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER and CLEARING SAW is a remarkable piece of outdoor power equipment designed for those who need high-performance tools for landscaping, gardening, and land clearing. Echo, a reputable brand in the outdoor power equipment industry, is known for its innovations and reliability, and this model is no exception.

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The unit comes with a range of attachments, allowing for versatility in use. The trimmer head can be easily switched out for different blade types, including a brush blade for thicker vegetation and a string head for trimming grass along edges. This adaptability ensures that users can seamlessly transition between tasks without needing multiple tools.

Comfort and user-friendliness are crucial considerations in the design of the Echo Grass/Weed Trimmer. The unit features an ergonomic handle with anti-vibration technology, which reduces fatigue during extended use. The adjustable harness further enhances comfort, distributing weight evenly and offering better control during operation.

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