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Instruction Sheet

Improper use or abuse of the nylon blades can result 

in injury.

WARNING

PN 73062

Rev. 072017

INSTRUCTIONS

Subject:

  Nylon Blade Kit

Kit: 

 73060

Model:

  All Wheeled Trimmers

Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disconnect spark plug wire from spark 

plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

WARNING

SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is important. Valuable 

safety messages are provided in these instructions. 

Please carefully read these instructions.

 

Do not use a worn, broken, or chipped trimmer blade.

 

Do not operate a Wheeled Trimmer equipped with 

nylon blades within the vicinity of bystanders. Keep 

a minimum of 100 feet away from people and pets.

 

Do not allow children or inexperienced operators to 

use a Wheeled Trimmer equipped with nylon blades.

 

Wear safety glasses at all times during operation.

 

Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before use. 

Remove all foreign objects before operation.

 

Avoid hitting stones, wires, bottles, rocks, glass, cans, 

metal of any kind, and any other foreign objects.

 

Do not operate when barefoot. Wear proper clothing 

to protect feet, legs, and other exposed body parts.

INSTALLATION

1.  Inspect kit to verify all items were received.

2.  If holes already exist in the trimmer head, skip ahead 

to step 5.

3.  Remove the trimmer head if no holes exist to install 

the nylon blades. To remove:

a.  Insert a 9/16" open end wrench into the trimmer 

frame.

b.  Rotate trimmer head until wrench engages with 

trimmer shaft.

c.  Twist the trimmer head weldment counterclockwise 

to remove.

d.  Remove the trimmer head disk.

4.  Drill 21/64" holes according to the trimmer head disk 

template shown in Figure 1. Use the template found 

on page 3 as a guide. A new trimmer head disk with 

holes is also available for purchase.

2.50

5.00

2.50

5.00

8.00

REF

Ø

Ø

.334

TYP 4

Figure 1, Guide for Drilling Holes in the Trimmer Head Disk

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