ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD
See Figures 10 - 13.
Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head.
Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.
Remove the string head assembly by turning clockwise.
Remove the flanged washer and retain it for the blade installation.
Remove the wing screw securing the grass deflector.
Remove the grass deflector.
NOTE: Store the string head parts together for later use.
INSTALLING THE TRI-ARC® BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD
See Figures 10 - 14.
Install the brushcutter guard. Refer to Attaching the Brushcutter Guard earlier in this manual.
Place the flanged washer over the gear head shaft with the hollow side toward the brushcutter guard.
Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the blade fits flat and the raised hub of the flanged washer goes through the hole in the blade.
Install the cupped washer with the raised center away from the blade.
Place the blade nut onto the gear head shaft.
Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.
Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left handed threads).
Tighten the blade nut securely and torque to 120 in.lbs. minimum.
GEAR HEAD
| FLANGED WASHER |
SLOT | STRING HEAD |
| ASSEMBLY |
| SLOT |
LOOSENTIGHTEN
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GEAR HEAD
SLOT
FLANGED
WASHER
SLOT |
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| CUPPED |
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BRUSHCUTTER | WASHER |
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GUARD | BLADE NUT |
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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