How To Put A Saw Blade On A String Trimmer | ECHO SRM-3020
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- While the procedure may vary depending on your make, the process for swapping your nylon string cutter head for a blade cutter head is relatively straightforward, as we see in this short demonstration! Make sure to subscribe to make sure and see a future video of the bladed SRM-3020 in action!
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Thanks for not dragging this out 20+ minutes like other channels. Short and sweet.
Well said.
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
I have seen many videos for this attachment procedure, and found this Short video the most easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice tutorial, easy to follow and no extra useless information. I could give it multiple likes if i could.
I've looked almost every on RUclips trying to find a decent vid about brush cutters. Leave it to Copper Creek Cuts to do it right and come through for me!👍
Thank you for making this vid. Way easier to follow than the directions.
I have this same setup Echo trimmer with blade. It will saw thru a 3 inch sucker in about a second . Very very useful.
Only downside of thicker brush is binding. You have to pay attention and cut compression then tension just like if you were using a chain saw or pole saw, but it can be harder because of how much bigger this thing is. But you are right, it does get through it quick!
Will it cut through bamboo?
@@bgtheboss dont know . I live in america and dont really know of bamboo thickets around here
@@ronmcwhirter3641 U must live under a rock then lol
Thanks Brad, great video these things can be tricky to do the first time.
I agree, hence the gloves you saw! :) I didn't want my inexperience to cost me a digit! ;D
@@CopperCreekCuts hi you can film the video how you can and how not to cut a tree with a bush corncrake
I have wanted to do this for years.
Stay safe while doing it!
Super important to let folks know that they will need the whole refit kit for the blade. Super bummer to take my weed wacker all apart and then not have the blade be able to be installed.
very informative. I didn't know that was possible
Ah yes something that would be used in a horror movie
Huge help sir!!! Mahalo from Hawai’i!
How tight should you tighten the nut? Mine locked the whole blade from moving. Thanks!
These types of blades are great for woody brush and trees up to 1 1/2". They aren't as good for heavy grass and weeds. I have a mix of woody and grassy undergrowth so I make one pass with the saw and another with a trimmer with nylon fingers. I have two attachments so it is easy to change. Some really tough wood takes two or three hits with the blade to get through. Be careful since that which you don't want to cut will fall with the first strike of the blade!
Agreed!
You think I could cut bamboo with this blade?
That's why u buy the oregon mulching blade
@@paulpersons799 Looks interesting. I may give it a try.
Do you know if the GT-200R is a 20mm or 25mm arbor? I’m really struggling to find that spec anywhere online and looking to buy one second hand.
I'm guessing if you hit something hidden in the brush like a brick with that blade and it comes to a dead stop, do you seriously risk breaking the gearbox or the shaft on the trimmer? I feel like theres some serious risk to the equipment (not to mention some serious blade kick back!). Is there some sort of safety mechanism built in on here to prevent such irreparable damage?
I think these things have a clutch that can slip, but yeah, I have no idea how the blade changes things except for 'more dangerously'! ;)
Great video.....Scary looking tool....Id probably chop my toes off.......Think I'll pass...
I put my steel toe boots on just to look in this thing's direction!
Nice job, thanks for that lesson. That thing now looks mean....👍
Don't look at it wrong, or it bites! ;)
Upper Platelet Pilot 1:39 and Line Head Plate 1:00 What's the difference? Aren't they the same thing? For the 410u and the 410x the upper and lower are the same part numbers.
I read in the blade’s manual that you’re supposed to adjust the choke (done by a professional, of course) when you install the blade. Any truth to this?
Mine says I have to adjust the carburetor but it only says how many rpm it should be it says increase by 200 rpm more- 3000 rpm should I adjust the set screw 1/4 turn?
Great for cutting young whin bushes or for a tinkers row.
Did this require any additional purchase or just the saw blade? And any idea if this will fit a 2620?
I'm looking at picking up the srm 3020t but the only brush blade kits I can find are the 8 inch do you happen to know what the part number for the 10 inch kit or is the guard the same for both. Thanks either way
Marathon Watching 9/5/21 #Like2,200 Very informative Brad! Don’t get hurt, follow these steps!
Mine is not moving, it’s too tight but I feel like I’m following your instructions.
Is the helmet and steal toe boots good idea ? Im knew to this. Im a girl that doesnt know how to use tools.
Good job...and....hot work brother...
Thanks 👍
I need to remove some huge bushes from my yard (hydrangea and others that size) do you think this would work? Or is the blade not strong enough for that?
This blade will cut up to 2.5" worth of trunks (and probably a little more if safety isn't your primary concern). However if you are looking at a cheaper option, you might want to just buy a sturdy set of bypass loppers that cut as big as you can afford. You provide the power but they are bascially scissors that can cut through similar sized branches.
and with a 20mm step bit you can turn a $5 Home Depot framing saw blade into a blade for your weed-wacker.
Braver man than I!
@@CopperCreekCuts - just cheaper, not sure I'd say braver: that $20 burns when I have to pay it. $5, not as much :)
Those kind of blades are not designed to run at those kind of RPM's! Very dangerous! If you happen to hit something hard, (like a rock) they will shatter. You can get the correct kind of saw blade for this application on Ebay for around $20.00 Circular saw blades are designed to operate at about 3000 RPM's Blades for brush cutters are made to operate safely at 8 to 10000 RPM's . Very big difference!
@@dannysteel8365 my thoughts exactly!
thanks for this i have echo 230 i could not find the manual to pull the head off.
Is what you installed a “KIT” ?
Where did you find the Kit?
I have not been able to find one here in P.C. Beach Fl. Yes, we have several Home improvement Warehouses, in fact we have 3 Lowe’s, 2 Home Depot’s, 1Tractor supply and numerous Ace Hardwares.. the big boys automatically tell me to go order it online!??? That’s really good for business Huh?
Also, God Bless you for not taking 20-25-45 minutes to explain this. I am subscribing because you are the Very first “how to Video” that gets to the point without having to hear story after story after story..
Haha, thank you for the kind words on the video, I appreciate it! :) Glad to have you as a sub! The 3020 included all the little dodads, bolts, cotter pins, shield/guard, and nuts I needed to convert it. All you need to buy is whatever blade you want to mount.
Home Depot, order on line and ship to store free
Make a vid showing a blade adaption to the Milwaukee trimmer with a blade everyone I know with one wants to get one.
Unfortunately I don't have a Milwaukee trimmer! :(
On mine,the nut keeps backing out causing the blade to wobble
Any solutions
Maybe loctite or a washer?
I'm having the same problem. Did you find a solution?
Great Vid. I never thought I could use that in a regular weed-eater.i may have to try one Soon.
Thanks for watching. If you add one, just be safe! These puppies are no joke!
What if your blade gets stuck and doesn’t spin?
I did that, but mine keeps tightening when it spins until it stops
Ιs there any video of how to resharpen with a file, this particular kind of saw blade ? Thank You.
Not on my channel. I am not even sure if this blade CAN be resharpened.
Which upper plate I have 2 a small and big one that came
Hello I have an echo pas 225. Does the blade fit that machine? Thank you!
I don't know, but wouldn't bet on it. Consult with ECHO or your user manual.
Only wear flip-flops when using this tool
Thank's for the video! :)
Do you know if this machine will run a 12" grass tri-blade with the guard that's included?
Supposdly the echo pas system comes with that.. (as an attachment must buy sep)..I think it's already hooked up..all u gota do is stick it in the hole (hahah).
Sounds like a sweet setup for the PAS!
I’m 16 and I mow my grass and find it fun
Thank you for watching and commenting! I think it is fun, as well!
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hey this might not be answered in time, but did you have to adjust the carburator after installing this blade? the manual has a pretty dire warning about not doing this
I didn't for the 3020, but that is meant to be a brush cutter, so it might be different for other models.
How do I secure the blade?? It keeps flying off! 😡
Wait, what?! What cotter pin??
I have a 11/16 nut that doesn't fit securely
If there a brush cutter attachment that works with curved shaft trimmers? Anyone have a link to one?
Thank you brother God bless you
I bought the blade conversion kit that echo stated on their website would fit my 3020t and...after tightening the nut...the blade does not move. Really disappointment. I will try again this upcoming weekend to see if I am doing something wrong.
That is weird. I hope you got it fixed.
@@CopperCreekCuts I missed putting on the dumb washer lol
hi my bc-52 from Rotfuchs has this safty pin not but i used a blat and the nilon cutterhead i used the translator from google
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Echo only lists a blade conversion kit for the SRM-2620 with nothing for the SRM-3020. Can anyone say if the 2620 head will fit the 3020?
The 3020U came with its own hardware for a blade swap.
Thanks for showing!!
You are more than welcome!
Perfect Video! just purchased the Conver Kit and you made it very easy to understand.3thumbsup
I am glad to hear that, thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Hi, can you please tell me the conver kit product id and ordering info. Thanks, Jonathan
I can see myself trying to trim near my block wall foundation, and scarring the block, I can see me trying to trim around my above ground swimming pool, and cutting into the pool, I can see me trying to trim around my pool deck wood, and scarring the wood permanently, I can see me damaging my stone walkway,It’s a good idea, for wide open spaces, not to be used around man-made structures.. The place I need to use the string trimmer is around trees I would not want damaged, railings, my pool, my deck, along my house foundation, even using this sawblade at the edge of my grass, when I miss with the string trimmer, it doesn’t dig a hole. But the sawblade will definitely be throwing debris. My deer fence I have around my garden, this sawblade would cut right through it.. my wife gets upset with me now when I scalp the lawn here and there. I always tell her, don’t worry honey, the grass will grow back. But what would I tell my wife if I splinter my deck wood around the base, cut a hole in the pool, cut holes through our deer blocking fence around our garden, permanently scar stone walkway, scar our air-conditioner unit, if I’m trimming around other shrubs, I would end up cutting them off accidentally if I’m not inch perfect.
I could see this is a great idea for someone that has a lot of wide open space, but not for Close in work for me.
Haha, all great points! But you don't use this for string trimmer. Rather it is for brush clearing.
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Thanks for telling me that this attachment to a string trimmer is mostly for doing brush clearing. I was worried
Hi Brad. Who makes the handle bar controller thingy? That's what I need.
LMAO! I have to laugh at the lil piece of nylon line that is caught in this. Because that is just what my problem is, only it is thicker.
Great information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
@@CopperCreekCuts I have subscribed now
Thanks again buddy but I only have the blade and I can’t put it on because I don’t have all the others pieces, were you get them?
They sell the conversion kit right next to the blades at Home Depot. You can also pick one up at a local yard equipment dealer. But the conversion kit will run you about $50 instead of just $20 for the blade. However I would keep your blade, because the conversion kit actually comes with a 9 tooth blade that is only good for cutting weeds. The single blades at Home Depot are 80 tooth and are designed to cut sticks, brush, even trees, as well as weeds.
Great video, but...Can you "skin the cat?" I have a curved shaft Echo Weed Trimmer, and want to be able to turn it into a saw brush cutter. Would you consider producing a RUclips here on how to convert my curved shaft Echo Trimmer also? Posted Question on Thur April 16, 2020
You would have to consult your user manual (can be found online as well) to see if it is an option. Some can't be converted because they don't have the oomph or gearing. I don't think curved shaft trimmers have a gearbox at the end, and you may need one. Thanks for watching!
Nice 👍...bro...
But it should carefully be used..
Thank you! Just spent the last 15 min pb blasting this stupid nut trying to right hand remove it lmao
Haha, sounds like something I would have done as well! :D Thanks for watching!
@@CopperCreekCuts Me too. I spent quite a while trying to take the blades off my Rhino tm84 finish mower until I found out they were left handed threaded. I think the person I bought it from used loctite though. Even with a 1' air impact I still haven't got them off yet.
Can you change homelite trimmer string to echo some 3020
I would worry if it would have enough power to run a blade like this.
some people better off not knowing this i kid you not
I believe it!
How come you didn’t show the blade in action? All those clips were normal edgers
I assume this won't work on my Echo GT 225 curved model
I don't know for sure, but would doubt it.
@@CopperCreekCuts Thanks. I wish Home Depot had told me that before I bought these items. Now I gotta find a straight shaft trimmer that I can use for brush. 😕 Crazy growth here in gulf coast Texas!
Can you use this as an everyday string trimmer and even edger?
A resounding no! This thing is too dangerous. It would slice through fixtures around the house, cut down the mailbox, and chew up the concrete! :)
I got all but the nut on new blade
Does this work the same way for a 29cc snapper 4 cycle trimmer?
I have no idea, I apologize. I would consult the owner's manual for your specific model to see if it is blade compatible or not.
I saw somebody put a circ saw blade on one. He cut his toes clean off.
@Empty Head no troll here I actually did see that. It wasn't this blade though. It was a 7 1/4 circ saw blade. The dude caught a stump and it bounced back over his foot. Steel toe boots too. I remember putting the guys extra toes in a Ziploc bag. Pulled them out of the end of his boot. It was a call I went on as a firefighter. I remember being surprised by the low amount of blood.
Sounds like a moron, why would you even cut near a stump...
OUCH!
Fun factoid of the day: All of your straight shaft trimmer heads will unscrew clockwise and the exact opposite is true for curved shafts.
Why clock wise and not not counter clockwise. Why are they made like that ?
No clue!
It spins clockwise so it counters it so it wont spin the nut loose.
Can you make it work with a GT model with a kit?
Anyone know how to convert a gas powered ryobi
Hi Brad, Thank you for this great vid. Two questions: 1. at 2:45 you said "bend pin leg around power take off shaft counterclock wise", but actually bent clockwise. Which is correct? 2. To add a blade do I need to buy an attachment kit with bolts, lugnuts, upperplate, lower plate, 10mm left threaded nut and cotter pin? Thanks, Jonathan
1: Turn it so that when the blade is spinning the centrifugal forces are bending it back even more, not trying to undo your bend.
2: If you don't already have one with the trimmer you purchased, yes. The 3020U came with all this stuff, but I think ECHO sells conversion kits. Hope that helps!
Does it vibrate more after turning it into a blade cutter?
My Husqvarna does not have a place to stick a tool in to unlock.
Figures this won't work for mine!
It should, for most trimmers that is the only way to remove the trimmer head. It might also be on the top of the head, so try looking there.
@@CopperCreekCuts yes! I found it on top....thanks so much!
Well I'm got a couple of husqvarna's and a cub cadet weed trimmers now.so your video did not make one bit of sense to me about putting a brush cutter blade on my weedeater now.i got a big lawnmoeung business and I have a husqvarna model 128ld that I never use much any more.because i use my 4 husqvarna model 322l's all the time,and a brush cutting blade would be great for my 128ld weedeater.or my cub cadet weedeater just because I never use them much anymore!!!!!
Can I use this attachment as a hedgder
I dont think OH&S would approve of that for our work trimmers
Haha, maybe not.
Why use a saw blade when there are blades made for this purpose? If you plan to try this, make sure your trimmer has a solid steel shaft. A cable shaft won't handle the extra weight, you'll damage your trimmer and void any warranty that may remain.
I don't understand what you mean. This blade is meant for this purpose. It is an ECHO blade.
@@CopperCreekCuts Your video refers to it as a "circular saw blade". It makes it sound as though it's a jury rig that some random home inventor came up with. More accurately, it's a brush blade. And still, due to the extra weight over a nylon line, cable shafts will wear out much more quickly. So I hope the users will have solid metal shafts on their trimmers when using blade attachments.
Why do people swing the. Weed eater so fast? I tried it just to see and I was exhausted
I guess to get done quicker? :)
Depends some on the handles, balance and our age...
Very useful !
Thanks for watching!
Would that take down mature bamboo?
I would think it should!
Does it vibrate more after installing the blade?
I think it vibrates more because you are cutting much different growth. I am not sure it is just the blade's fault.
Make a mistake and you're going to lose a limb, it's a very nice idea, but very stupid a lot of people are going to get hurt. Been in construction was 30 years
Yeah, gotta be careful.
Can a circular/table saw blade be used?
CAN it? If the arbor size is the same, I guess. SHOULD it? I don't honestly know!
NO! Very dangerous! They are not made to run at brush cutter RPM's.
I love weed wackers
Where can I purchase the extra stuff to convert it ?
You don't need to purchase anything but the blade. All the other goodies came included with the SRM-3020!
@@CopperCreekCuts There are different versions of the 3020. Does the T version come with the extras? or just the U version?
Will this work on the electric model
Doubtful.
how dose it sound havent heard it run
Like a bone saw. Just kidding, I will upload the video so you can see! :)
Where do I purchase the lower plate ? Wtf
try echo-usa.com
I turned and turned and turned and turned some more and nothing
Question ... is this possible to use to literally edge the yard? I don't care about the concrete clapping up the blade hell I'll buy 8 of them and learn to stay off the crete lol
Possible, yes, but very unsafe and uncomfortable.
@@CopperCreekCuts Yea I don't think imma do it lol. I'm in my first year. Starting late here in Texas but well... this is TEXAS. We have 80* Decembers. We never got a freeze here in DFW last year and so. But yea I scooped me up a cub cadet and an Echo SRM210 Weed eater.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Can we get in market, ( Telangana state- India) if so rate & address
I apologize, I don't sell these! Thanks for watching!
I can't get the head loose turning clockwise
Are you locking it from spinning? Maybe some pb blaster to loosen things up?
@@CopperCreekCuts I overtightened it, I had to take a wrench to loosen it.
The instructions say to adjust carb when adding the blade but do not give any details. I imagine the unit may run hotter thus they want the more fuel to cool. I called Echo and they told me to go to a dealer.
Well that wasn't helpful, lol. I didn't even see that notice in the manual, I will have to look again and read more carefully!
Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care if you know how to adjust a two stroke carb then it's no different. Turn the low speed jet counterclockwise to add if needed at idle. Turn high speed jet in or out to get the highest rpm then turn 1/16 to 1/8 turn in for final run adjustment. If you don't turn the high speed jet in just a little it will operate to lean and hot. If the carb is a single screw like a tillitson carb then adjust in or out until it runs at highest rpm. This is only correct if all variables are correct, like fuel mix, a clean fuel not months old and a clean fuel SYSTEM with no crap anywhere especially the inside workings of the carb.
Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care oh yes I forgot to mention that if you use fuel that has ethanol in it you are asking for problems. I always use non ethanol fuel as it does not break down within a month causing contamination, chemical precipitation and the snot you find if you open up a carb with problems. It will eat up fuel lines and anything rubber/nitrile in side the carb.
Attention you can not use brush trimmers on curved shaft weed eaters. So never buy a curved shaft weed
Eater
Thanks for the tip!
Never said where to get all of the parts assembly
Good point, I apologize! All the hardware was included in the SRM3020U package. The blade was the only thing purchased separately.
i have a question for anybody that knows will this work for a echo SRM- 225 weed eater ?
You would need to get additional hardware (this 3020 came with the hardware and guard needed) but yes, in theory. Only issue is you will have a lot less power with the 225 than the 3020.