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ASSEMBLYWARNING: If rec eived assembled,
reviewall as sembly steps to ensure y our unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
agedpar ts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench
SChain adjustment tool (bar tool)
INSTALLINGPRUNER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: Whenremov ing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surf ace for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning t he knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at-
tachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of attach-
mentint o guide recess of coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Beforeus ing the unit, tighten the knob s e-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make s ure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
eratingthe unit. Allat tachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
mentins truction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper s houlder strap
adjustments must be made with the motor
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Tryon shoulderstrap and adjust for f it and
balance before starting the unit or begin-
ning ac utting operation.
2. Inserty our right arm and head throughthe
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on y our
left shoulder. Make 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 on the
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing t hehook to be
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated between the trigger handle and the
assisthandle and liftthe tool to the operat-
ing position.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATESHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
underthe upper s haft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
StrapClamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
4. Insert two screws into the sc rew holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING : Whenadjusting the assist
handleduring prune r use, be sure it remains be-
tween the coupler and the lower arrow
(closest to coupler) on the safety labelto ensure
proper balancing of unit. When adjust ing the
assist handle during use of optional attac h-
ments (or handlebar for edger attachment), it
mustbe re positioned between the trigger switc h
and the upper arrow (closest to motor ) on
the safety label.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.