ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT
See Figure 2.
The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft.
Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the up- per shaft.
nLoosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
nRemove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
nAlign the button with the guide recess on the upper shaft.
nSlide the attachment shaft into the upper shaft until the attachment shaft clicks into place.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked. Slightly rotate the attachment shaft until the button is locked into place.
nTighten the locking knob securely by turning it clock- wise.
NOTE: During operation, periodically check the knob and tighten as necessary.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE UPPER SHAFT
See Figure 2.
Disconnect the upper shaft and attachment shaft for stor- age or when a job calls for a different attachment.
Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the upper shaft.
nRelease the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop.
nUnplug the trimmer.
nLoosen the locking knob by turning it counter- clockwise.
nPush the button, while pulling out the attachment.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3.
Follow these steps to attach the front handle.
nPress the front handle onto the upper shaft so that the handle is angled toward the trigger handle.
nPlace the front handle along the upper shaft to a posi- tion that allows for comfortable operation.
nSlide the bolt through the holes in the front handle.
nSlide the washer onto the bolt.
nPlace the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten the wing nut securely.
COUPLER
GUIDE
RECESS
BUTTON
POSITIONING
HOLE
ATTACHMENT
SHAFT
WASHER
WING NUT
UPPER
SHAFT
KNOB
Fig. 2
FRONT
HANDLE
BOLT
Fig. 3
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