ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Cutting

(3) Screws

Attachment

Shield

 

Gear Housing

Shield Mount

Fig. 7

Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer.

Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7).

REMOVE THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALL THE CUTTING BLADE

NOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield

See Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.

Remove the Cutting Attachment

WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use. It can result in injury to the operator. The housing remains hot for a short time even after the unit is turned off. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.

1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).

Output Shaft

Shaft Bushing Hole

Locking Rod Slot

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking Rod

Fig. 8

2.Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit (Fig. 9).

3.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 10). Store the cutting attachment for future use.

NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment will be used when installing the cutting blade.

Fig. 9

Cutting Attachment

Locking Rod

Slot

Locking Rod

Fig. 10

Install the Cutting Blade

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.

4.Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11).

Blade Retainer

Nut

Cutting

Blade

Shield

Mount

Pilot Hole

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking Rod

Fig. 11

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