Echo SRM-260 - 12-00 Operator's Manual

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GRASS T RIMMER /BRUSH CUTTEROPERATOR' S M ANUAL 15ACCESSORY INSTALLATIONBlade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200415, U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200521.NOTERefer to Operation with Blades page 19 for correct Accessory / Blade equipment requirements.WARNING DANGERYou must install a U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise seriousinjury may result.HARNESS CLAMP INSTALLATIONNOTESRM-260, 260S requires installation of Harness Clamp included inthe Blade Conversion Kit or U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit. Ifyour unit does not have a clamp, follow these directions.Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench.1. Remove shield and gear housing as an assembly.a. Loosen two (2) screws (A) that clamp the gear housing to thedrive shaft housing.b. Remove locating screw (B) found at the top of the gearhousing. Pull shield and gear housing assembly from the driveshaft assembly.IMPORTANTPrevent drive shaft from sliding from drive shaft housing. If shaftdoes slide free, clean dirt from shaft and re-assemble.2. Remove front handle.a. Remove four (4) screws and nuts and handle support fromhandle.b. Remove handle.3. Install clamp.4. Install front handle, gear housing and shield.5. Balance unit.a. Put on harness and attach unit to harness.b. Slide harness clamp (C) up or down until unit balances withcutting attachment approximately 2 - 3 in. from the ground.c. Tighten harness clamp screw.CABA