GRASS TRIMMER /BRUSH CUTTEROPERATOR ' S MANUAL 13BLADE INSTALLATIONAll Models.IMPORTANTIf non-standard monofilament head, METAL/PLASTIC blade or cultivator etc. is used, THE CARBURETOR MUSTBE RE-SET or serious engine damage may occur. See "Carburetor Adjustment" pages 27 - 28 and "Specifications"page 11 of this manual.WARNING DANGERYou must install a U-Handle Kit and Blade Conversion kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwiseserious injury may result.Install Metal ShieldTools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Scrench.Parts Required: Metal Shield, Bracket, 3- 5mm x 15mm screws w/captivated flat and lockwasher (metal shield to gear housing), 2- 5mm x8mm screws, 4- 5mm nuts, 4- 5mm lockwashers (bracket to shield andbracket to gear housing).1. If necessary, remove nylon line head and plastic shield.2. Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom ofgear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten allattaching hardware.Install BladeTools Required: Locking Tool, scrench.Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10mm Nut w/LH threads, 2mm x 25mm Split Pin (cotter pin).3. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft. Blade installationrequires use of Upper Plate (D) with 20mm pilot. Upper platewith 37mm pilot of the SRM-2100 should be retained for use withnylon line head.4. Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower Plate (F)and 10mm LH nut (G). Tri-Cut Blade (H) is installed with GlideCup (J).5. Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch ingear housing to prevent splined PTO shaft from turning. Tightennut and secure with Split Pin (L).E FGDJHKBCADL