ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE

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

(4) Screws

J-Handle

 

Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

Bottom Clamp

Nuts

Fig. 1

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 J-handle the 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. 2). You must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.

Decal

Fig. 2

6.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 12), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. Then tighten the screws.

INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

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

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).

WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the

cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury.

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).

Clamp

Shaft Housing

Assembly

 

Cutting

Attachment

Assembly

Fig. 3

Recessed

Pocket

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Fig. 4

(4) Screws

Fig. 5

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