SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed.

Install and Adjust the J-handle

1.Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces. See Figure 1.

(4)Screws

Top

Clamp J-Handle

Installing the Cutting Attachment Shield

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place.

1.

Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft

 

housing above the clamp assembly. See Figure 3.

2.

Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top

 

of the cutting attachment assembly and then rotate

 

the cutting attachment shield until the screw holes

 

align and the guard fits into the recessed pocket. See

Middle Clamp

Nuts

Decal

Bottom Clamp

Figure 1

Figure 4.

3. Install the four (4) screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

See Figure 5.

Shaft Housing

Cutting

 

Attachment

 

Shield

Clamp

 

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. 1). You must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed. See Figure 2.

6.While holding the unit in the operating position, position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. See Figure 2.

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

Figure 2

Cutting

Attachment

Figure 3

Shaft Housing

Cutting

ClampAttachment

Shield

Cutting

Attachment

Figure 4

(4) Screws

Figure 5

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