Echo SRM-280T Trimmer User Manual


 
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operatIon wIth blades
Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use
WARNING
Blade use DEMANDS specic Brush Cutter conguration. Operation without specied shield, barrier bar or U-
handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits.
NOTE
The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should
not be gripped when using or carrying the unit.
TO USE
THESE BLADES
Pro Maxi-Cut
Grass/Weed
Blade
Rigid Plastic
Tri-Cut
Grass/Weed Blade
Metal Blade
Loop Handle, w/or
w/o Barrier Bar
U-Handle or Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar
U-Handle or Loop Handle
w/Barrier Bar
Plastic Shield Plastic Shield Metal Shield
Harness Harness Harness
Upper Plate &
Flat Washer
Upper Plate
& Glide Cup
Upper/Lower
Blade Plates
Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut
You
must
install
these
parts!
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 blades.
• New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.
• Brush Cutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harness
blade set-up GuIde