Assembly (continued)
Installing Brushcutter Blade
WARNING!
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1.Turntheunitupsidedownsothegearcase output shaft is facing UP and remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from the gear case shaft.
2.Align the hole in blade holder A with the matching hole in the gear case flange and then temporarily lock the out-
put shaft by inserting a hex wrench through both holes.
3.Slide the safety clip
4.Fit the blade over the safety clip and then center it over the flange on holder A. Lock the blade in place by centering the safety clip on the output shaft.
Shaft Bolt
Bolt Guard
Holder B
Gear shaft
Safety Clip
Holder A
Hex
Wrench
Slide the safety clip off-center
Output Shaft
Safety Clip
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CAUTION!
Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operating position.
5.Install blade holder B on the output shaft. The recess in the holder must completely cover the safety clip, and must fit tightly against the blade.
Output Shaft
Blade
Blade Holder B
Hex Wrench
Tighten the assembly (blade not shown for clarity)
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6.Install the bolt guard and then the blade retaining bolt. Using the combination spark plug wrench/screwdriver, tighten the bolt firmly in a
7.Remove the hex wrench.
The unit should now be
completely assembled and ready
for use with a blade.
IMPORTANT!
Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any way. Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.
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