INSTALLING TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
WARNING: When installing attach- ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil- ity.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protectorLOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3.Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present).
4.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri- ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For optional attachments, see the ASSEMBLY section of the applicable attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handle must be installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade.
1.Position the loop handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the arrows on the shaft.
2.Install the bolt, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the illustration.
3.Make a final adjustment of the handle to a comfortable working position. Tighten the wing nut.
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjust- ments must be made with the engine com- pletely 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 hook is to the right side of your waist.
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2.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 15 cm 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 operat- ing position.
4.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or be- ginning 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 shaft.
3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.
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