ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual.
Fitting the loop handle
SPosition the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted between the two arrows on the shaft.
SFit the screw, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram.
SMake a final adjustment of the
WARNING: Only grass blades/ grass cutters or trimmer heads/plastic blades may be used when the
Fitting the harness
WARNING: When using a brushcutter, it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise, you will be unable to control the brushcutter safely. This can result in injury to yourself or others.
Proper harness and handlebar adjust- ments must be made with the engine com- pletely stopped before using unit.
Fitting the harness clamp
SPlace the upper harness clamp over the shaft and position the lower harness clamp under the shaft. Align the upper and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp must be fitted above the arrow on the shaft (see illustration).
SInsert two screws into the screw holes. S Secure harness clamp by tightening
screws with a hex wrench.
Adjusting the harness
S Insert your right arm and head through the harness and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the harness hook is to the right side of your waist. NOTE: A
shoulder.
S Adjust the harness, allowing the hook to be about 15 cm below the waist.
S Fasten the harness to the harness clamp on the shaft and lift the unit to the operat- ing position.
S Put on the harness. Now make a final adjustment so that the unit is in a com- fortable working position when it hangs from the harness.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the harness clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.
Correct height
Adjust the harness so that the cutting at- tachment is parallel to the ground.
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