To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox. The retaining washer must be positioned with the raised section toward the gearbox.
1.Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
2.Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while tightening trimmer head.
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turn- ing counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.
Gearbox
Dust cup
Retaining washer
Trimmer head
4.Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on under- side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
1.Remove wing nut from shield.
2.Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.
4.Tighten the wing nut securely.
Slot | Wing Nut | |
Bracket | ||
Shield | ||
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| Gearbox | |
PIVOT |
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED BLADE
WEED
BLADE
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while loos- ening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer head by turning clockwise. Remove the screw- driver. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF THE TRIM- MER HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
WARNING: The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with a blade. The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by- standers. Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the shaft.
1.Place the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.
Gearbox
Shield
2.Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure- ly with the hex wrench provided.
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