ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed.

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE

1.Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1).

(4) Screws

Fig. 1

J-Handle

Top Clamp

 

Middle Clamp

 

Bottom Clamp

Nuts

 

2.While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.

NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly.

3.Place the clamps and the J-handle over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp.

4.Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

5.Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2). You must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.

Decal

Fig. 2

 

6.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), move the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

Fig. 3

7.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure.

INSTALL THE HARNESS

WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness when

using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury.

1.Push the strap through the center of the buckle.

2.Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 4).

3.Put the harness on over your head and onto your shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 5).

4.Adjust the length to fit the operator’s size. Pull the tab to lengthen, pull the strap to shorten (Fig 6).

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Support Fitting

Fig. 6

REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELDRemove 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.

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