inSTruCTiOnS:
1.
Remove original head as described in your trimmer Operator’s Manual.
2A. For machines with extended threaded shafts (A) select triangular adaptor (C) that most closely
matches diameter of the threaded shaft. Select the correct nut (D) thread size and tightening direc
-
tion. Refer to Application Chart on page 5 and bag content list below to select correct hardware
for your specific model.
2B. For machines with threaded holes (B) select the correct size bolt (E) that threads into the gear box.
Then select triangular adaptor (C) that most closely matches the diameter of the bolt.
2C. For Stihl FS straight shaft models only, mount Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) directly over one inch
shoulder on bottom of gear box. Place nylon spacer (J), small washer (H), and nut (D) into center
of Rapid Loader head (G) and tighten securely. Disregard steps 3~7.
3.
Place the large washer (F) between the bottom of the gear box and the trimmer head (G).
4.
Place the triangular adaptor (C) into the center recess of the Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) and align
the triangle boss with triangle opening in recess.
5.
Thread the selected nut (D) or bolt (E) into the center of the Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) and tighten
securely.
6.
Insert pre-cut 204 mm (8 in.) length of nylon cutting line (recommended sizes 2.4 mm [.095 in.]
to 3.3 mm [.130 in.]) through outside openings of trimmer head. Minimum of 153mm (6 in.) of
line should extend from each opening. 3.3mm [.130 in.] line not recommended for trimmers under
25cc.
NOTE
Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines.
2
21560057 (REF# RL-35)
ADAPTER SOLD SEPARATELY FOR STIHL FS CURVED SHAFT TRIMMERS.
Contact your ECHO Dealer to order Rapid Loader
TM
pre-cut replacement line.
ORANGE BAG CONTENT LIST
REF #
COLOR
DESCRIPTION
RL52
SILVER
10
mm
X 1.25 X 22 LEFT HAND BOLT
RL53
GOLD
8
mm
X 1.25 X 22 LEFT HAND BOLT
RL70
BLUE
8
mm
X 1.25 LEFT HAND NUT
RL72
BLACK
10
mm
X 1.00 LEFT HAND NUT
RL74
GOLD
10
mm
X 1.25 LEFT HAND NUT
RL77
RED
(In Greeen Bag)
3/8 - 24 RIGHT HAND NUT
RL78
SILVER
3/8 - 24 LEFT HAND NUT
RL42
SILVER
3/8 X 1.5 IN. LARGE FENDER WASHER
RL45
SILVER
3/8 X 1.25 IN. SMALL FENDER WASHER
GREEN BAG CONTENT LIST
To be used with three piece adapter
(REF# RL-30).
COLOR
DESCRIPTION
GOLD
8
mm
X 1.25 RIGHT HAND NUT
SILVER
5/16 -20 X1 RIGHT HAND BOLT
SILVER
1/4 - 20 X 1/2 RIGHT HAND BOLT
SILVER
5/16 - 24 RIGHT HAND NUT
SILVER
3/8 FLAT WASHER
IMPORTANT
Do not force bolts or nuts onto trimmer shaft, otherwise damage to trimmer threads may occur.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Remove original head as described in your trimmer Operator’s Manual.
2A. For machines with extended threaded shafts (A) select triangular adaptor (C) that most closely
matches diameter of the threaded shaft. Select the correct nut (D) thread size and tightening
direction. Refer to Application Chart on page 5 and bag content list below to select correct
hardware for your specific model.
2B. For machines with threaded holes (B) select the correct size bolt (E) that threads into the gear
box. Then select triangular adaptor (C) that most closely matches the diameter of the bolt.
2C. For Stihl FS straight shaft models and Husqvarna 300 Series, mount Rapid Loader
TM
head (G)
directly over one inch shoulder on -bottom of gear box. Place nylon spacer (J), and nut (D)
into center of Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) and tighten securely.
Disregard steps 3~6.
3.
Place the large washer (F) between the bottom of the gear box and the trimmer head (G).
4.
Place the black triangular adaptor (C) into the center recess of the Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) and
align the triangle boss with triangle opening in recess.
5.
Thread the selected nut (D) or bolt (E) into the center of the Rapid Loader
TM
head (G) and tighten
securely.
6.
Insert pre-cut 204 mm (8 in.) length of nylon cutting line (recommended sizes 2.4 mm [.095 in.]
to 3.9 mm [.155 in.]) through outside openings of trimmer head. Minimum of 153mm (6 in.) of
line should extend from each opening. 3.9mm [.155 in.] line not recommended for trimmers
under 26cc.
NOTE
Insertcuttinglineendstocenterofheadrecesstoinsureeasyremovalofusedlines.
2
A
B
21560057(REF#RL-35)
ADAPTERSOLDSEPARATELYFORSTIHLFSCURVEDSHAFTTRIMMERS.
Contact
your
ECHO
Dealer
to
order
Rapid
Loader
TM
pre-cut
replacement
line.
ORANGE
BAG
CONTENT
LIST
REF
#
COLOR
DESCRIPTION
RL52
SILVER
10
mm
X1.25X22LEFTHANDBOLT
RL53
GOLD
8
mm
X1.25X22LEFTHANDBOLT
RL70
BLUE
8
mm
X1.25LEFTHANDNUT
RL72
BLACK
10
mm
X1.00LEFTHANDNUT
RL74
GOLD
10
mm
X1.25LEFTHANDNUT
RL77
SILVER
3/8-24LEFTHANDNUT
RL78
RED
(InGreeenBag)
3/8-24RIGHTHANDNUT
RL42
SILVER
3/8X1.5IN.LARGEFENDERWASHER
RL45
SILVER
3/8X1.25IN.SMALLFENDERWASHER
GREEN
BAG
CONTENT
LIST
Tobeusedwiththreepieceadapter
(REF#
RL-30).
COLOR
DESCRIPTION
GOLD
8
mm
X1.25RIGHTHANDNUT
SILVER
5/16-20X1RIGHTHANDBOLT
SILVER
1/4-20X1/2RIGHTHANDBOLT
SILVER
5/16-24RIGHTHANDNUT
SILVER
3/8FLATWASHER
IMPORTANT
Donotforceboltsornutsontotrimmershaft,otherwisedamagetotrimmerthreadsmayoccur.
C
D
E
F
G
J
Trimmer Line Diameter Usage
All curved Shaft Line Trimmers Use Line Diameter .080” To .095”
Line Trimmers Engine Size 15cc. To 24CC. Use Line Diameter .095” To .105”
Line Trimmers Engine Size 25cc. & UP Use Line Diameter .095” To .155”
Trimmer Line Diameter Usage
All curved Shaft Line Trimmers Use Line Diameter .080” To .095”
Line Trimmers Engine Size 15cc. To 24CC. Use Line Diameter .095” To .105”
Line Trimmers Engine Size 25cc. & UP Use Line Diameter .095” To .130”
