ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE HANDLE

Use the following information to install or adjust the handle onto your trimmer. Follow the instructions that apply to your type of handle.

LT31: Small D-handle

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so that the handle slants towards the shaft grip (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right.

2.Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

3.Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 15.24 cm (6 inches) from the end of the shaft grip.

Shaft Grip

Shaft Housing

D-Handle

 

Tighten

Minimum 6 inches

Wing Nut

(15.24 cm)

Bolt

Washer

 

Fig. 1

4.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 27), position the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

5.Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

LT31C: Large D-handle

1.Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.

2.Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp (Fig. 2). Place it a minimum of 15.24 cm (6 inches) from the end of the shaft grip.

Shaft Grip

(4) Screws

Shaft

Housing

Minimum 6 inches

(15.24 cm)

D-Handle

Bottom Clamp

Fig. 2

3.Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

4.If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the handle just enough to move it.

5.While holding the unit in the operating position

(Fig. 27), maneuver the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

6.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is secure.

LT31CS: J-handle

1.Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 3).

(4) Screws

 

Top Clamp

J-Handle

Middle Clamp

 

Bottom Clamp

 

Nuts

 

Fig. 3

 

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 J-handle 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 handle adjustment.

5.Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 4). You must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.

Decal

Fig. 4

6.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 27), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

7.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure.

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