For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 13), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.
1.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning 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.
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3.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 3
4.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo- cated between the throttle handle and the assist handle and lift the tool to the oper- ating 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.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the as- sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the 
lower arrow (closest to coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist handle or handlebar during use of optional at- tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the 
upper arrow (closest to engine) 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.
ATTACHING SHIELD (FOR LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT)
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM- MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1.Remove wing nut from shield.
2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.
4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder | ATTACHMENT | |
END | ||
Strap Clamp | ||
| Screws |
4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.
Line Limiter Blade
Wing
Nut
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