ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a brushcutter.
WARNING: The cutting attachment shield should NOT be installed when operating the unit with a blade. Remove the cutting attachment shield before removing or installing the blade.
Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7). Store parts for future use.
Cutting | (3) Screws |
Attachment | |
Shield |
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Gear Housing
Shield Mount 
Fig. 7
Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield SHALL be in place at all times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer.
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7).
REMOVE THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALL THE CUTTING BLADE
NOTE: To make removing or installing the cutting blade or cutting attachment easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
See Removing and Installing Cutting Attachment Shield,.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator. When the unit is turned off it remains hot for a short time. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.
1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).
Output Shaft |
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Output Shaft |
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Bushing |
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Locking Rod | Shaft |
Locking | Bushing Hole |
Rod Slot |
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Fig. 8
2.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 9). Store the cutting attachment for future use.
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Locking Rod Slot
Fig. 9
Install the Cutting Blade
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.
3. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft (Fig. 10).
Blade Retainer | Nut |
Blade Cover |
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Cutting
Blade
Pilot Hole
Output Shaft
Locking Rod
Shield
Mount
Fig. 10
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