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- 99944200545 Pro-TorqueTM Trimmer Attachment
- Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 2
- Introduction 3
- Description 12
- Product Registration 20
- Notes 22
- Introduction
- Description
- 1. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
- 2. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
- 3. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and engine damage may occur.
- 4. DEBRIS SHIELD with CUT-OFF KNIFE - Required when unit is equipped with nylon line head. Do not operate unit without shield.
- Contents
- Assembly
- Power Head Shaft to Lower Shaft Assembly
- 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.
- 2. Pull locater pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise ¼ turn to lock-out position.
- 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
- 4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary.
- 5. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket.
- 6. Rotate locater pin (A) ¼ turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locater pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locater pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
- 7. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (D).
- Power Head Shaft to Lower Shaft Assembly
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Skill Levels
- Maintenance Intervals
- Lubrication
- Gear Housing
- Drive Shaft (Lower)
- 1. Loosen screw (B) and remove locating screw (C). Pull gear case and shield from drive shaft housing.
- 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with 15 ml (0.5 oz.) of grease.
- 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable.
- 4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly.
- Nylon Line Replacement
- 1. Do not push spool in. Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. Pull spool out of drum.
- 2. Use one piece of new nylon line (C) 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop (D) on the spool. Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm (6 in.) longer than the other.
- 3. Hold the spool, opening toward you. Place index finger between the two strands and wind line, tightly and evenly, in direction of arrow (E).
- 4. Place ends of line into notches (F) in spool, leaving 6 in. protruding.
- 5. Feed ends of line outward through eyelets (G) in drum.
- 6. Align grooves in spool with pegs (I), and push spool (B), into drum.
- 7. Hold spool and drum securely with one hand, and pull each line to disengage from notches.
- 8. Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) counterclockwise until peg clicks into hole.
- 9. Trim lines to 8 in. length.
- Storage
- Specifications
- Product Registration
- Notes
99944200545 SAFETY
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© 3/2018 ECHO Inc.
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The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION”
calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or
moderate personal injury if not avoided.
The enclosed message provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and
maintenance of the unit.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited.
Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.
International Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Warning, See
Operator’s
Manual
Safety / Alert
Wear Eye, Ear
and Head
Protection
Finger Severing
Wear Hand and
Foot Protection
Rotating Cutting
Attachment
Wear Face Shield
Wear Slip
Resistant
Footwear
Keep Feet Away
From Blade
Do not operate
closer than 15 m
(50 ft.) from
electrical
hazards. Keep
bystanders at
least 15 m (50 ft.)
away