8.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.
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cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade. To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox. The retaining washer must be positioned with the raised section toward the gearbox.
1.Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
2.Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while tightening trimmer head.
30inches
(76 cm) 
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a trimmer head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be- fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust
Screwdriver
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turn- ing counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.
Gearbox
Dust cup
Retaining washer
Trimmer head
4.Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on under- side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
1.Remove wing nut from shield.
2.Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3.Pivot shield until bolt passes throughhole in bracket.
4.Tighten the wing nut securely.
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