ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual.
Fitting the handlebar
SRemove the screw at the rear of the
throttle handle.
SSlide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar (see illustration).
SAlign the screw hole in the throttle han- dle with the hole in the handlebar.
SRefit the screw in the hole in the rear of
the throttle handle.
SScrew the screw through the handle and
handlebar. Tighten the screw.
SFit the mounting components as shown.
SThe handlebar mounting must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft.
STighten the screws with a hex wrench.
Fitting the harness
WARNING: When using a brushcutter, it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise, you will be unable to control the brushcutter safely. This can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release.
Proper harness and handlebar adjust- ments must be made with the engine com- pletely stopped before using unit.
Fitting the harness clamp
SPlace the upper harness clamp over the shaft and position the lower harness clamp under the shaft. Align the upper and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp must be fitted above the arrow on the shaft (see illustration).
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NOTE: Fit throttle wire in groove of lower harness clamp before tightening screws.
SInsert two screws into the screw holes. S Secure harness clamp by tightening
screws with a hex wrench.
Adjusting the harness
S At the front of the harness is an easily accesible quick release. Use the quick release in any emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness.
Spreading the load on your shoulders
SA well--adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier.
SPut on the harness. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the harness clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.