Guard
Assembly
Peg
Shield
Bracket

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft so that the handle slants towards the shaft grip (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right.

Shaft Grip

ShaftD-Handle

 

Tighten

Minimum 6 inches

Wing Nut

(15.24 cm)

Bolt

Washer

 

Fig. 1

2.Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

3.Rotate the D-handle above the top of the shaft as shown in Figure 1. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the base of the shaft grip.

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

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

INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

1.Place the narrow end of the cutting attachment shield over the shield bracket and position it so that the circular cut-out slips over the guard assembly peg (Fig. 3).

2.Place the locking nut

into the hexagonal hole on the left side of the guard and hold in place.

3. Insert the assembly screw into the hole on the right side of the guard and screw it into the nut on the left side using a Phillips- head screwdriver.

4. Make sure the screw is tight before operating the unit.

Fig. 3

CONNECTING THE CORD

Use the cord hook when connecting the extension cord to the power cord outlet. This helps prevent any disconnection.

1.Make a narrow loop with the extension cord.

2.Push the loop through the opening and move it onto the hook on the motor housing (Fig. 4).

3.Plug the cord properly into the socket.

Only use outdoor-approved extension cords. Cord sets are specified in the Important Safety Information section.

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

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