Grass Trimmer /Brush CuTTer9OperaTOr's manualcontentsThe ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions,installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary.After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missingparts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.* Some units may be factory pre-assembled. No assembly tools are needed and the nylon line head, plastic debris shield,and mounting hardware, shown in the contents list, are pre-assembled to the unit. Only the front handle may need to bere-positioned for comfortable operation._______1 - Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly______ - 1, Operator's Manual______ - 1, Safety Manual______ - 1, Warranty Registration Card_______ - 1, Safety Glasses* _____ - 1, Nylon Trimmer Head* _____ - 1, T-wrench* _____ - 1, locking tool* _____ --1, Plastic shield* _____ --1, shield plate* _____ --3, 5mm x 16mm screws (shield mtg.)assemblyplastIc shIeld InstallatIon(for Nylon Line Operation)Tools Required: Screwdriver.Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mmscrews.NOTEThe plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only.Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades.1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) fromPTO shaft (A).2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange.3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screwsfrom bottom through plate and shield into gear case.4. Assemble adapter plate (C) onto PTO shaft.AB C