ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

6.Remove the locking rod.

7.Install the cutting attachment shield. See Remove and Install Cutting Attachment Shield.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times during operation as a grass trimmer.

REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a brush cutter.

WARNING: The cutting attachment shield should NOT be installed when operating the unit with a blade. Remove the cutting attachment shield before removing or installing the blade.

Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver. Store parts for future use. See Figure 21.

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

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times during operation as a grass trimmer.

Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver. See Figure 21.

Cutting

(3) Screws

Attachment

Shield

 

Gear Housing

Shield Mount

FIGURE 21

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOLDING THE UNIT

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. See Figure 23. Check for the following:

•The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

•With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip

•The operator’s left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the D-Handle

•The unit is at waist level

•The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the vegetation without the need to bend over

FIGURE 23

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