ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT
CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1″ diameter upper shaft (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1″ diameter upper shaft without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8″ upper shaft.
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP
Spacer Tabs 
Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1″ diameter upper shaft
TIGHTEN Knob
2.Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).
3.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
4.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
5.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler | Primary Hole | ||
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| Guide Recess | |
Upper | Locking/ | Lower | |
Release | |||
Shaft | Attachment | ||
| Button |
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1.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper shaft above the handlebar.
2.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes (use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1″ di- ameter upper shaft).
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder | ATTACHMENT | |
END | ||
Strap Clamp | ||
Screws | ||
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WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handle adjustments are required before use. The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the assist handle on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit).
3.Insert two screws into the screw holes.
4.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with the hex wrench.
5.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin- ning a cutting operation.
6.Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right
side of your waist.
NOTE: A
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