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Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTerOperaTOr's manual 11IMPORTANTSemi-automatic line heads must be used only with plastic debrisshield with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debrisshield can result in trimmer damage, caused by operation withexcessive line length.to advance trImmer lIneSee Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.NOTETo advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the groundwhile the head is turning at normal operating speed.remove nylon headNOTEDo not disassemble nylon line head.1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous-ing and insert head locking tool (D).2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is com-pletely off of shaft.3. Remove locking tool (D).DEblade InstallatIonWARNINGYou must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operatingthis unit with a metal blade, otherwise serious injury may result.NOTEModel SRM-280U includes U-Handle, and necessary bladeconversion parts. Blades are not provided with trimmer/brushcut-ters and must be selected for type of cutting being performed. See"Blade Selection."Install Metal ShieldParts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,3 - 5 x 16 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock-washer, (metal shield to gear housing).2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock-washers, (bracket to shield).2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers(bracket to gear housing)