clockwise. Remove the screwdriver. To

TrimmerHead_

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Retaining Washer

remove the plastic shield, loosen and

remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF

THE TRIMMER HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations, Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed,

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

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I_WARNING: The metal shield

4.Removethescrewdriver.

ATTACHINGTHEPLASTICSHIELD

_WARNING:Theshieldmustbe properlyinstalledTheshieldprovides. partialprotectionfromtheriskof thrownobjectstotheoperatorandoth- ersandisequippedwithalinelimiter bladewhichcutsexcesslinetothe properlength,Thelinelimiterblade (onundersideofshield)issharpand cancutyou,

1.Removewingnutfromshield.

2.Insertbracketintoslotonshield.

3.Pivotshielduntilboltpasses throughholeinbracket,

4.Tightenthewingnutsecurely. Bracket

must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with a blade. The forward tip of the metal shield

helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious

injury such as amputation to the opera- tor or bystanders. Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the shaft.

1.Place the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.

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v_vGearbox

 

 

ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION - WEED

 

 

BLADE

 

2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting

 

 

 

 

screws through the holes of the

 

 

gearbox and the metal shield.

 

 

Tighten evenly and securely with

 

BLADE

the hex wrench provided.

 

 

INSTALLATION

OF THE METAL

 

 

BLADE

 

 

ED_WARNING:

Wear protective

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and

plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from tum- ing while loosening the _mmer head, Remove the trimmer head by turning

gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid in- jury. The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

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I_WARNING:

Do not use any

blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in De fol- lowing illustrations, These parts must be provided by Sears and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri- ously hurt you or others.

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