ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE Install

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. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

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

Adjust

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

Shaft Grip

(4) Screws

ShaftHousingOn/Off Stop ControlMinimum 6 inches(15.24 cm)

D-Handle

Bottom ClampFig. 1

5.While holding the unit in the operating position, manuever the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

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

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.

WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the

cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury.

Install on a Straight Shaft (TB75SS)

1.Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on the cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 2).

2.Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 3).

3.Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step 2 (Fig 3). Do not tighten.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been started, then tighten securely.

Shaft Housing

CuttingAttachment

Shield

Shield Mount

Cutting Attachment

Fig. 2

Hex LockNutRecessed Holes Screws (3)

Fig. 3

Install on a Curved Shaft (TB25CS)

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 4).

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 (Fig. 4).

3.Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5).

ClampAssemblyRecessedPocket

Cutting

Cutting

Attachment

Attachment Shield

Assembly

 

Fig. 4

(4) Screws

Fig. 5

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