Echo GT-230 Trimmer User Manual


 
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ANUAL
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NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT
Level 1.
Tools Required: Head locking tool - 1/8 in. dia. Rod (if head is to be
removed)
Parts Required: ECHO 2mm (0.080) Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 feet)
1. Press tab (A) and twist cover CCW (counter clockwise) to align
arrows (B) and remove cover. Lift spool from housing.
2. Use one piece of new nylon line 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread
through the molded loop on the spool. Pull line tight and adjust so
one end is 15 cm (6 in.) longer than the other.
3. Hold spool with words “THIS SIDE UP” facing you. Place index
finger between the strands and wind line clockwise (follow
direction of arrow molded in spool), tightly and evenly.
4. Place ends of line in the two notches molded in the spool with
12.5 cm to 15.2 cm (5 in. to 6 in.) protruding.
5. Feed ends of line out housing eyelets (C) and place spool over
spring (D).
Be sure spool is installed correctly with the words "THIS SIDE
UP."
6. Align arrows (A), and push down on cover and twist cover
clockwise until tab locks cover in place.
7. Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length.
Before installing, test head. Push center button while pulling on
both lines. Trimmer line should advance approximately 1 (one)
inch.
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