ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR

1.Place the handlebar between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1).

2.While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.

NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly.

3.Place the clamps and the handlebar over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp.

4.Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handlebar adjustment.

5.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 23), position the handlebar to the location that provides you the best grip.

6.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the handlebar is secure.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESSShoulder Harness

1.Loop the strap through the buckle (Fig. 3).

2.Place the harness over the head and the cushioned pad onto the shoulder.

3.Snap the shoulder harness hook onto the metal support (Fig. 4). Adjust the length of the harness to a comfortable position.

Emergency Quick Release

1.For fast release from the unit, pull up on the quick release tab (Fig. 3)

2.To reasemble the clamp:

a.Place the hook over the release plate (Fig. 5).

b.Insert the pin into the plate (Fig. 6).

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK® SYSTEM

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 7).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 7).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft tube, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ- Link® coupler (Fig. 8).

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

1.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig.7).

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link® coupler (Fig. 8).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 7).

3.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 9). Ensure it is tight before operating the unit.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD

Remove the cutting attachment guard when using the unit as a brushcutter.

Remove the cutting attachment guard from the guard mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 10). Store parts for future use.

Install the cutting attachment guard when using the unit as a grass trimmer.

Install the cutting attachment guard on the guard mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the guard mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 10).

REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALLING THE CUTTING BLADE

NOTE: To make removing or installing the cutting blade or cutting attachment easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

Remove the Cutting Attachment

1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 11).

2.Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the shaft tube of the unit (Fig. 12).

3.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 13). Store the cutting attachment for future use.

Install the Cutting Blade

4.Remove the cutting attachment guard. See Removing and Installing Cutting Attachment Guard.

5.Place the cutting blade on the output shaft (Fig. 14).

6.Center the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 14).

7.Ensure that the cutting blade is centered and sitting flat against the output shaft bushing.

8.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig. 11).

9.Put the blade retainer and nut on the output shaft (Fig. 14). Make sure that the blade is installed correctly.

10.Tighten counterclockwise against the blade while holding the locking rod (Fig. 15).

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