1.Lift handlebar to upright position. Handlebar
3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.
2.Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclock- wise toward engine until clamp falls into groove of base.
Handlebar
Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Handlebar
Clamp
Clamp 
Knob
Clamp
Base
3.Place the handlebar in a comfortable position.
4.Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob clockwise until handlebar is secure and stationary in clamp base (clamp knob can not be overtightened).
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 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.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:
1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the tube.
4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.
HARNESS |
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ADJUSTMENT | |
FOR BALANCE | |
6 inches | 4 |
below | |
waist | inches |
30 inches | above |
ground | |
30 inches
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 in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the sec- tion for the desired configuration and follow the instructions.
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