SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Installing and Adjusting the J-handle

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

J-Handle

(4) Screws

Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

Bottom Clamp

Nuts

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

Decal

Figure 2

6.While holding the unit in the operating position, arrange the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. See Figure 3.

Install the Harness

WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury.

1.Push the strap through the center of the buckle.

2.Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle. See Figure 4.

3.Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting. See Figure 5.

4.Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen, pull strap to shorten. See Figure 6.

Figure 4

Support Fitting

Figure 5

Figure 3

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

Figure 6

Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield

Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a brushcutter

WARNING: The cutting attachment shield should NOT be installed when operating the unit with a blade. Remove the cutting attachment shield before removing or installing the blade.

Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver. See Figure 7. Store parts for future use.

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