ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.
Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector.
Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the bracket.
Install the bolt through the holes in the tabs on the grass deflector and the slots in the bracket on the attachment shaft.
Install the flat washer, the lock washer, and the wing nut.
Tighten the wing nut securely.
Remove the protective packaging from the line cutting blade.
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER
An extension cord retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord, preventing unwanted disconnects.
Note: To reduce the disconnection of the power cord from the extension cord during operation, use the extension cord retainer described below.
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD
Use the extension cord retainer when you connect the extension cord to the power cord to prevent disconnection. Use only an outdoor approved extension cord as indicated by the letters
Loop the extension cord through the extension cord retainer slot located on the bottom end of the trimmer. See Figure 5.
Pull loop of extension cord around tongue and pull tight. See Figure 6.
Attach extension cord to plug on trimmer. See
Figure 6.
WARNING:
The product may throw objects during operation, causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product.
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GRASS | WING | |
NUT | ||
DEFLECTOR | ||
| ||
| WASHER |
LOCK
WASHER
BOLT
CUT OFF
BLADE
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
CORD
RETAINER
Fig. 6
