Echo SRM-280S manual operation with blades, Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use

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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.

SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE*

TO USE
THESE BLADES
		Loop Handle, w/or	Loop Handle	Loop Handle
	Handle		w/Barrier Bar,	w/Barrier Bar,	U-Handle
		w/o Barrier Bar
You			or U-Handle	or U-Handle
must	Debris Shield	Metal Shield	Metal Shield	Metal Shield	Metal Shield
install
	Harness	Shoulder Harness	Shoulder Harness	Shoulder Harness	Shoulder Harness****
these
		Upper Plate &	Upper Plate	Upper/Lower	Upper/Lower
parts!	Blade
		Flat Washer	& Glide Cup	Blade Plates**	Blade Plates**
	Mounting
		Hex Nut	Hex Nut	Hex Nut	Hex Nut
	Hardware
		New Cotter Pin***	New Cotter Pin***	New Cotter Pin***	New Cotter Pin***

*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 shoulder 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.

Brush/Clearing Blades Require:

Install U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), shoulder harness with hip pad (C), and U-Handles (D).

A

B

C

D

A

C