SAdjust the handlebar to the proper position and tighten the two screws you left loose
during handlebar assembly. Make sure these screws are securely tightened.
SAfter attaching the control handle and tight- ening the handlebar, route the wire from the control handle through the slit in the bottom of the foam grip.
Foam Grip
Slit Wire
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments before starting the en- gine are required.
STry on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and bal-
ance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.
SInsert 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
SEMBLY INFORMATION FOR USING YOUR UNIT WITH A BRUSHBLADE and re- verse the steps to remove the metal shield and blade before you mount the plastic shield and trimmer head.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
SRemove wing nut from shield.
SInsert bracket into slot on shield.
SPivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
STighten the wing nut securely.
SIf your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to
expose the threads.
S Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below.
| Bracket |
Slot | Wing Nut |
|
S Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist.
S Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located |
between the foam grip and the mounting |
Shield
Gearbox 
block and lift the tool to the operating posi- |
tion. |
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size ma- terial. Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions for assembling your unit.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
Dust Cup
Retaining Washer
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as illustrated in the illustration before installing the trimmer head.
SAlign hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
SInsert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten- ing the trimmer head.
Hex Wrench
S While holding the hex wrench in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight- en until secure.
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-
NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for tioned with the raised section facing toward brushblade use, refer to the section AS- the gearbox.
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