Use and Care Manual

OPERATION SRM-266
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© 6/2016 ECHO Inc.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation.This unit is equipped with a spark
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the
engine. Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter
strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire
authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention
requirements
.
Operation With Blades
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.
DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT (CURVED SHAFT) MODEL
TRIMMERS.
Arbor Diameter of Upper Blade Plate must match arbor diameter of blades.
New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.
Brush cutters over 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a
double shoulder harness.
PARTS REQUIRED FOR THESE BLADES:
Pro Maxi-Cut Grass/
Weed Blade
Rigid Plastic Tri-Cut
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal Blade
Support Handle, w/ or
w/o Barrier Bar
U-Handle or Support
Handle w/Barrier Bar
U-Handle or Support
Handle w/Barrier Bar
Shield w/cutoff knife Shield w/cutoff knife Shield w/o cutoff knife
Harness Harness Harness
Upper Plate & Flat
Washer
Upper Plate & Glide
Cup
Upper/Lower Blade
Plates
Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut
New Cotter Pin New Cotter Pin New Cotter Pin