Attaching the Control Handle to the Handlebar

SInsert screws and hand tighten only. These screws will be tightened later.

Bracket Cover		Screw
		Screw



Mounting	Handlebar
Mounting
Bracket

ATTACHING THE CONTROL HANDLE TO THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE: Make sure the wire going to the con- trol handle is routed below the tube and re- mains on the right side of the handlebar and the tube.

SRemove screw from control handle. Screw

Screw Hole

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

S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist.

SFasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the foam grip and the mounting block and lift the tool to the operating posi- tion.

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma- terial. Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions for assembling your unit.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER

HEAD

SSlide handle onto the right side of the han-

dlebar and align the screw hole.

SRe-insert screw and tighten securely. NOTE: Make sure the control handle is on the right side of the unit as shown in the il- lustration below, and the ON/OFF switch is lo- cated on the top of the control handle.

S Adjust the handlebar to the proper position and tighten the two screws you left loose during handlebar assembly. Make sure these screws are securely tightened.

S After attaching the control handle and tight- ening the handlebar, route the wire from the control handle through the slit in the bottom of the foam grip.

Foam Grip

Slit Wire

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments before starting the en- gine are required.

STry on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal-

ance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

SInsert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist.

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, push in locking lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the locking le- ver falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clock- wise. Release locking lever. Remove both washers and blade. To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the four mounting screws. See ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD and ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and in- structions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD

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 which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

SRemove wing nut from shield.

SInsert bracket into slot on shield.

SPivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

STighten the wing nut securely.

SIf your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads.

S Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below.