Echo SRM-301TES, Operator'S Manual

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Before you start
Installing nylon line cutting head
1. Insert locking tool (A) into a hole located on the right side of
angle transmission while forcing retainer spring to the left
side.
2. Insert locking tool further into blade retainer fixing slot (B) to
fix output shaft.
3. Using the socket wrench, remove the nut (C), cup (D), and
lower blade retainer (E).
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Nut, cup, and lower blade retainer are not used with a nylon
line cutting head.
4. Thread nylon line cutting head (F) onto shaft (anticlockwise)
until it is tight.
5. Remove locking tool.
Adjusting the balance
Adjusting the shoulder harness
 The accompanying shoulder harness is suitable for people of
standard adult physique, who are 150 cm - 195 cm in height
and 60 cm - 140 cm in waist size.
 Use a shoulder harness when provided or when recommend-
ed in this manual. Adjust both harness and the suspension
point (A) on the unit so the unit hangs with the cutting attach-
ment a few centimetres above ground level (B).
 The cutting attachment and shield should be level in all direc-
tions. Harness the unit on the right side as shown.
CAUTION
 Fix output shaft securely using locking tool in order to
prevent it form rotating when nylon cutting head is
mounted.
WARNING
 This product is designed to fit a wide variety of body sizes, but may not be adjustable for extremely tall persons. Do
not use the unit if your feet can reach the cutting attachment when the unit is attached to the harness.
IMPORTANT
 A person's size can affect the balancing adjustment. Also the balancing procedure may not work with some units on some
persons. If the shoulder harness does not fit you or cannot be adjusted well, please ask your dealer for assistance.
Balance tool for a level plane of cutting head rotation