GRASS TRIMMER /BRUSH CUTTERO PERATOR 'S MANUAL 9CONTENTSThe 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, Limited Warranty Statement______ - 1, Safety Glasses______ - 1, Echo Power Blend XTM 2-stroke oil sample* ___ - 1, Nylon Trimmer Head* ___ - 1, wrench 17x19, P/N 89541008030* ___ - 1, locking tool, P/N 89751801131* ___ --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 CWARNINGRead rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides anOperator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood forproper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.Grass Trimmer/Brush CutterOperator's ManualMODELS SRM-265TSRM-265STX7502023801 X75000972107/08