Assembly

WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

TOOLS REQUIRED

SHex wrench

SChain adjustment tool (bar tool)

INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT

CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN Knob

2.Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).

3.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.

4.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

5.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Lower

Shaft Release Attachment

Button

WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole.

For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the motor completely stopped before using unit.

1.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the unit or begin- ning a cutting operation.

2.Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is centered on your back and the hook is

to the right side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul- der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.

3.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the waist.

4.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo- cated between the trigger handle and the assist handle and lift the tool to the operat-

ing position.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:

1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper shaft.

3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.

Upper Shoulder

Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD

END

	Lower Shoulder	ATTACHMENT
	Lower Shoulder	END
	Strap Clamp	END
		Screws

4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the assist handle during pruner use, be sure it remains be-

tween the coupler and the lower arrow (closest to coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist handle during use of optional attach- ments (or handlebar for edger attachment), it must be repositioned between the trigger switch

and the

upper arrow (closest to motor) on

the safety label.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.