SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting | (3) Screws |
Attachment | |
Shield |
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Gear Housing
Shield Mount 
Figure 7
Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer.
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver. See Figure 7.
Remove the Cutting Attachment & Install the Cutting Blade
NOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
See Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.
WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use. It can result in injury to the operator. The housing remains hot for a short time even after the unit is turned off. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.
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. See Figure 8.
Output Shaft
Shaft Bushing Hole
Locking Rod Slot 
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Figure 8
2.Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit. See Figure 9.
3.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft. See Figure 10. Store the cutting attachment for future use.
NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment will be used when installing the cutting blade.
Figure 9
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Slot 
Locking Rod
Figure 10
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. See Figure 11.
Blade Retainer | Nut |
Cutting
Blade
Shield
Mount
Pilot Hole
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Figure 11
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