Echo SRM - 230S - Manual (Page 12)

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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, handle, and harness
can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits.
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with
a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE*
TO USE
THESE BLADES
Pro Maxi-Cut
Grass/Weed
Plastic Cutters
Rigid Plastic
Tri-Cut
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal
Tri-Cut/8 Tooth
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal 80T Brush Blade
Metal 22T Clearing Saw Blade
Handle
Loop Handle, w/or
w/o Barrier Bar
Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar,
or U-Handle
Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar,
or U-Handle
U-Handle
Debris Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield
Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness Shoulder Harness****
Upper Plate &
Flat Washer
Upper Plate
& Glide Cup
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates**
Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut
You
must
install
these
parts!
Blade
Mounting
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