ASSEMBLY
After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort.
Tighten the long bolt, then the short bolt.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND STRAP HANGER
See Figure 4.
Pull apart the ends of the shoulder harness hanger to expand slightly.
Slide the hanger over the power head shaft immediately behind the “J” handle.
Squeeze hanger ends together to retighten.
Install the bolt, lock washer, and lock nut to secure.
Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger.
SHOULDER
HARNESS
| SHOULDER |
| HARNESS |
LATCH | HANGER |
| |
| LOCK |
| WASHER |
LOCK NUT | BOLT |
|
Fig. 4
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
Cutting areas which cannot be reached with other types of mowing equipment
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the “J” handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Posi- tion yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Fig. 5
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