Echo 73020 Instruction

INSTALLATION

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Instructions

SUBJECT: NYLON BLADE KIT

(PN 73060)

FITS MODELS: ALL WHEELED

TRIMMERS

WARNING

Improper use or abuse of the nylon blades can result
in injury.

SAFETY

Inspect kit to verify all items were received.1.

If holes already exist in the trimmer head, skip ahead 2.
to step 5.

Remove the trimmer head if no holes exist to install 3.
the nylon blades. To remove:

Insert a 9/16” open end wrench into the trimmer a.
frame.

Rotate trimmer head until wrench engages with b.
trimmer shaft.

Twist the trimmer head weldment counterclockwise c.
to remove.

Remove the trimmer head disk.d.

Drill 21/64” holes according to the trimmer head disk 4.
template shown in Figure 1. Use the template found
on page 3 as a guide. A new trimmer head disk (PN
72705-12) with holes is also available for purchase.

Your safety and the safety of others is important. Valuable
safety messages are provided in these instructions. Please
carefully read these instructions.

Do not use a worn, broken, or chipped trimmer •
blade.

Do not operate a Wheeled Trimmer equipped with •
nylon blades within the vicinity of bystanders. Keep a
minimum of 100 feet away from people and pets.

Do not allow children or inexperienced operators to use •
a Wheeled Trimmer equipped with nylon blades.

Wear safety glasses at all times during operation.•

Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before use. •
Remove all foreign objects before operation.

Avoid hitting stones, wires, bottles, rocks, glass, cans, •
metal of any kind, and any other foreign objects.

Do not operate when barefoot. Wear proper clothing •
to protect feet, legs, and other exposed body parts.

Figure 1 Guide for drilling holes in the trimmer head disk

PN 73062

Rev. 091409

Place one spacer in each nylon blade.5.

Bolt nylon blades to the trimmer head disk as shown in 6.
Figure 2. Install so that the nylon blades are under the
trimmer head. Insert the bolts through the bottom of the
trimmer head disk and secure on top with locknuts.

Do not install nylon blades on the trimmer head disk •
top side.

OPERATION

WARNING

Wear safety glasses during operation. Wear proper
clothing to protect feet, legs, and other exposed body
parts.

Nylon blades swing freely when properly installed.•

Figure 2. Bolt blades to disk

The nylon blades are intended for trimming, mowing, and
edging.

Inspect the surrounding area for foreign objects. Keep 1.
the nylon blades away from rocks, stones, glass, metal,
wires, cans, and other non-organic material.

Start the engine. Refer to the starting instructions in 2.
the Wheeled Trimmer Owners Manual.

Place the trimmer head on the ground and begin 3.
walking slowly to begin cutting.

Refer to instructions in Wheeled Trimmer Owners 4.
Manual for using trimming adjustments and the off
center tilt feature.

Keep the wheels on the ground at all times to prevent 5.
undue pressure on the trimmer head and personal
injury.

Keep the nylon blades in good condition for maximum 6.
cutting speed, durability and safety.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Replace nylon blades as a complete set.•

Do not reuse locknuts more than three times.•

Instruction Sheet 2