Echo SRM - 230U BLADE OPERATION

GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13

NOTE

Model SRM-230U includes U-Handle, and necessary blade

conversion parts. Blades are not provided with trimmer/

brushcutters and must be selected for type of cutting being

performed. See page 15, "Blade Selection."

Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, Scrench,

Locking Tool

Parts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,

3 - 5 x 15 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 plate and plastic shield,

and set upper plate aside for use with blade installation. Retain

plastic shield, shield plate, and plastic shield hardware for conver-

sion back to nylon line operation.

2. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), and

insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on

gear housing flange points to notch location.

3. Remove split pin (A), L.H. blade nut (B), lower plate (C), and upper

plate (D) from PTO shaft. Turn blade nut clockwise to remove.

4. Remove locking tool.

5. Loosely attach bracket (J) to shield (K) and attach shield to bottom

of gear housing (G) with hardware provided.

6. Tighten all shield hardware.

BLADE OPERATION

CBA

WARNING DANGER

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.