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INSTALL

 

METAL

 

SHIELD

If necessary, remove nylon head, plastic shield, and 38 mm upper plate.

1.

Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of
gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided.

2. Install nuts and lockwashers on screws where indicated and tighten

all hardware.

WARNING  

  DANGER

The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of
material cut.  An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal
injury.  Blades MUST be sharp.  Dull blades increase the chance of
kick-out and injury to yourself and bystanders.

INSTALL

 

OPTIONAL

 

BLADE

Metal or Plastic

1.

Install upper plate (D) with 20 mm diameter pilot on splined shaft.
Pilot must match blade center hole for proper fit.

2.

Place blade (E) over upper plate pilot and install the "lower  plate"
(F) and L.H. nut (G). Tri-Cut blade (H) is installed with glide cup (J).

3. Insert locking tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in

gear housing (C) to prevent splined shaft from turning, tighten nut
(G) and secure with a split pin (L).

IMPORTANT
Never reuse a cotter pin - install a new cotter pin each time a blade
is installed or replaced.

4.

Remove locking tool.

B

LADE

 C

ONVERSION

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NSTALLATION

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NSTRUCTIONS

 

P/N 99944200416

For Models: SRM-230, 231, 260, 261   S/N: ALL

NOTE
The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit.  For heavy-duty or extended use, U-handles
should be used.  See your Echo dealer or Trimmer/Brush Cutter Safety Manual for details regarding U-Handles.  If
you have additional questions, contact your Echo Service Dealer, or call Echo directly at 1-800-673-1558.

WARNING  

  DANGER

Blade operation requires use of a harness (not included in kit) P/N C062000070 (USA) or P/N C062000060 (Canada)
to help restrict trimmer movement and maintain control of the unit if the blade snags, stalls or binds.  Blade operation
without a harness may result in serious personal injury.

X750005530
01/03

X7502233600

D

20

20

20

20

20

K

E

G

L

F

CONTENTS:

1, Upper Plate, 20 mm
1, Lower Plate
1, Harness Clamp w/spacer
1, Harness Ring
1, Barrier Bar
1, Metal shield
1, Bracket

3, 5mm x 15mm screws (shield mount)
2, 5mm x 8mm screws (bracket to shield)
4, 5mm nuts
4, 5mm lockwashers
1, 5 mm x 18 mm Bolt (Harness Clamp)
1, M10 x 1.25 L.H. Nut

B

A

C

D

E

F

G

L

K

H

J

NOTE
Use of a harness (not included) and this kit will allow use of metal or nylon grass/weed blades. All other metal blade
usage requires a "U" Handle Kit and restrictive harness.

Summary of Contents for BLADE CONVERSION KIT 231

Page 1: ...stalled or replaced 4 Removelockingtool BLADE CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS P N 99944200416 For Models SRM 230 231 260 261 S N ALL NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit For heavy duty or extended use U handles should be used See your Echo dealer or Trimmer Brush Cutter Safety Manual for details regarding U Handles If you have additional questions contact...

Page 2: ...p drive shaft b Install harness ring using spacer and 5 x 18 mm bolt c Put on harness and attach unit to harness Slide harness clamp up or down until unit balances with head approximately 50 75 mm 2 3in fromtheground d Tighten harness clamp screw INSTALL SHIELD AND GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1 Push gearbox assembly on end of drive shaft taking care to engage the drive cable with the gear housing 2 Loca...

Page 3: ...ferior F y la tuerca izquierda La hoja Tri Cut H se instala con la taza deslizante J 3 Inserte la herramienta de traba K por el agujero de la placa superior y muesca en la caja del engranaje C para impedir que gire el eje estriado apriete la tuerca y sujete con un pasador de aleta L IMPORTANTE Nunca reuse el pasador Instale un pasador nuevo cada vez que instaleoreemplazcalacuchilla 4 Quite la herr...

Page 4: ... NOTA Impida que el cable de impulsión flexible se deslice desde la caja del eje de impulsión Si el cable se desliza libremente limpie el polvo del cable y vuelva a lubricar con grasa a base de litio antes de volver a montar 2 Quite la empuñadura delantera a Quite los cuatro 4 tornillos y placa trasera de la empuñadura b Quite la empuñadura 3 Instale la abrazadera a Separe ligeramente la abrazader...

Page 5: ... l écrou à pas à gauche La lame Tri Cut H est installée avec la coupelle Glide Cup J 3 Insérer l outil de blocage K dans le trou de la plaque supérieure et dans l encoche du carter d engrenages C pour empêcher l arbre cannelé de tourner serrer l écrou et le bloquer avec une goupille fendue L IMPORTANT Jamais resuse une goupille fendue installez une nouvelle goupille fendue chaque fois que une lame...

Page 6: ...le câble d entraînement flexible de glisser hors du logement d arbre moteur Si le câble glisse hors du logement le nettoyer et le lubrifier avec de la graisse au lithium avant de le remettre en place 2 Retirer la poignée avant a Retirer les quatre 4 vis et écrous ainsi que la plaque d appui de la poignée b Retirerlapoignée 3 Installation du bride a Écarter légèrement le bride et le faire glisser v...

Page 7: ...NOTES NOTAS REMARQUES ...

Page 8: ...istenciaotienepreguntasconcernientesalaaplicación operación o mantenimiento de este producto llame al departamento de asistencia al cliente de ECHO al 1 800 673 1558 de 8 30 am a 4 30 pm Hora del Centro de Lunes a Viernes Antes de llamar por favor saber el modelo y numero de serie de su unidad para ayudar a su representante de asistencia al cliente SERVICEAPRÈS VENTEECHO Pourtouteassistanceouquest...

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