BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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. 15).

Output Shaft

Shaft Bushing Hole

Locking Rod Slot

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking Rod

Fig. 15

2.Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit (Fig. 16).

3.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 17). Store the cutting attachment for future use.

NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment will be used when installing the cutting blade.

Fig. 16

Cutting Attachment

Locking Rod

Slot

Locking Rod

Fig. 17

Install the Cutting Blade

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.

4.Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 18).

Blade Retainer

Nut

Cutting

Blade

Shield

Mount

Pilot Hole

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking Rod

Fig. 18

5.Make sure that the cutting blade is centered on the pilot step and sitting flat against the output shaft bushing (Fig. 19).

WARNING: If the cutting blade is off-center, the

unit will vibrate and the blade may fly off, causing possible serious personal injury.

Pilot Step

Fig. 19

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