ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 4 if the D-handle is pre-installed.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Remove the items that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.

2.Place the D-handle over the shaft housing and push it on the boom (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

3, Install the bolt, washer and wing nut. Tighten them.

4.If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the wing nut on it just enough so it is movable.

5.While holding the unit in the operating position, arrange or rotate the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip (Fig. 2).

6.Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

Fig. 2

INSTALLING THE CUTTING SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place.

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).

Shaft Housing

Fig. 3

Clamp

Assembly

Cutting

Attachment Cutting Attachment

Shield

2.Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the cutting attachment assembly. Then rotate the shield until its screw holes line up with the holes in the cutting attachment. The shield guard should fit into the recessed pocket (Fig. 3).

3.Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

(4) Screws

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