Tanaka Grass Trimmer To Cutting Blade Conversion Kit 748503

Instructions to install were not very clear, but once I figured out how to make the change from string to blade the process was very simple. Plenty of power to run the blade. Works very well.

Bought this trimmer a year ago and have used it to hack everything from normal grass to 3" saplings with t a blade attachment. Always starts easy and runs terrifically. Very satisfied.

Includes all you need to convert your Tanaka string trimmer to a brush cutter (except a blade). It works well.If so, why only two stars? Because the instructions are at best, pathetic, at worst, lethal. The minimal instruction drawings were done by a third grader. This is the 21st century. Take a picture!The instructions do not show the completed conversion that includes the placement and orientation of some parts. The instructions do not mention that you need to use the splined disk that was provided with the weed trimmer attachment. The instructions do not mention that pieces are included for different models that require different size parts.The string trimmer manual is no help at all. While the unit is sold a a weed trimmer and brush cutter, there is no mention of how to convert it. Wouldn't you think that a mention of this kit would be something you'd find in the trimmer's manual?Neither the trimmer nor this kit suggests what size and type of blade to use.I mentioned "lethal" above because if that blade comes loose due to improper installation, the operator or some living thing near by could lose a life.My hope in writing a two star review is that it gets the attention of Tanaka and the instructions are updated to include better parts identification, better complete step-by-step installation instructions and a full view of the completed installation.

You dont consider the relevance or importance of effective instructions until you see a metal trimmer blade flying off a grass trimmer and go flying through the air at 2000 rpm. It is surreal to think that the tree it embeds in 20 feet away could've been your dog, cat, child, spouse, or neighbor.

Extremely poor installation instruction. Found a better instruction on the web but still inadequate. Need to know rotation direct to properly install the blade.

Worked very well. No instructions. It is not hard to put together, though. Worked well with my Hitachi trimmer.

I installed this easily, though there are no instructions and I had to look up a manual online. Then I used it hard and it is in flawless shape. An outstanding product to keep you safe. I cleared 3 acres of brush around stands of trees, including blackberries, over the summer this year. This product held up great.

I purchased this blade kit quite a few years ago. It was an Amazon Warehouse deal that arrived with lots of missing pieces. Back then, Amazon still had decent customer service so they replaced it with a new one and shipped it express. When used with carbide tipped blades, my Hitachi (made by Tanaka) string trimmer was a beast at cutting brush and saplings.However, I do not recommend purchasing any Hitachi or Tanaka products because they stop making replacement parts 5 years after their product is manufactured. The trimmer was taken care of and everything and ran great until the ignition coil failed. Now it's in the scrap pile because I can't find a coil to fit it. For this reason, I won't buy another Hitachi or Tanaka.