6.Adjustthestrap,allowingthehook
tobeabout6inchesbelowthe
waist.
7.Fastenthestraphooktotheclamp andliftthetooltotheoperating position.
8.Tryonshoulderstrapandadjust forfitandbalancebeforestarting theengineorbeginningacutting
operation. NOTE:Itmaybenecessarytorelo- catetheshoulderstrapclamponthe shaftforproperbalancingofunit.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
6 inches |
|
below | 4 = 12 |
waist | inches |
| above |
._ | ground |
!
30 inches
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a trim- mer head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions.
shield before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
Remove both washers and blade. To remove metal shield, loosen and re-
move the four mounting screws. See AT- TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATIONOF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instnJctions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and re- taining 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 turning while tightening trimmer head.
Screwier _
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclock- wise. Only tighten hand tightt