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

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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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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