10
Locking/Release
Buttonin Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (s ee
liston page 13), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper s houlder strap
adjustments must be made with the engine
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Tryon shoulder strap and adjus t for fit
andbalance before s tartingthe engine or
beginning ac utting operation.
2. Insertyour right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder.Mak e sure the danger
sign is centered on your back and the
hook is to the right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat onthe
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fastenthe st rap hook to the clamp lo-
catedbetween the throttle handle and the
assist handle and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
NOTE: Itmay be nec essary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATESHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosenand remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper shaft.
3. Positionthe lower shoulder strap clamp
underthe upper shaft and align the upper
andlow er clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
StrapClamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
4. Inserttwo screws into the s crew holes.
5. Secureshoulder strap clamp by ti ghten-
ings crews with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING : When adjusting the as-
sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist
handleor handlebar during use of optional at-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label.
1. Loosenwing nut on handle.
2. Rotatethe handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.