
5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper Release Lower
Shaft Button Attachment
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless other- wise stated in the applicable attachment in- struction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.
1.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
2.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.
3.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle- bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper- ating position.
4.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.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:
1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the shaft.
3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.
For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 10), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This |
decal includes an arrow. Position the |
Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
| handlebar with the mounting bracket at |
| the end of the arrow. |
2. | Position the bracket cover over the han- |
| dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is |
| at the end of the arrow. |
3. | Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be |
| sure the handlebar is installed correctly; |
| then, tighten each screw securely with the |
| hex wrench. |
Handlebar Screw
Bracket Cover
Mounting
Bracket
4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
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waist |
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