Echo SRM - 280U manual Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 11 Operators Manual, to advance trimmer line

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 11 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT

Semi-automatic line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation with excessive line length.

to advance trimmer line

See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.

Note

To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

remove nylon 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 (D).

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

3.Remove locking tool (D).

D

E

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-280U includes U-Handle, and necessary blade conversion parts. Blades are not provided with trimmer/brushcut- ters and must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See "Blade Selection."

Install Metal Shield

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)