Secondary Hole
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:
1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the shaft.
3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.
Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole
For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade.
Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
1.Locate the decal on the handlebar. This decal includes an arrow. Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket at the end of the arrow.
2.Position the bracket cover over the han- dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is at the end of the arrow.
3.Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly; then, tighten each screw securely with the hex wrench.
Handlebar 
Screw
Bracket Cover
Mounting 
Bracket
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.
1.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 on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist.
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2.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.
3.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle- bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper- ating position.
4.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.
4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
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CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and fol- low the instructions.
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