ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.
Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector.
nSlide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the bracket.
nInstall the bolt through the holes in the tabs on the grass deflector and the slots in the bracket on the attachment shaft.
nInstall the flat washer, the lock washer, and the wing nut.
nTighten the wing nut securely.
nRemove the protective packaging from the line cutting blade.
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER
nAn extension cord retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord, preventing unwanted disconnects.
Note: To reduce the disconnection of the power cord from the extension cord during operation, use the extension cord retainer described below.
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSIONCORD
nUse the extension cord retainer when you connect the extension cord to the power cord to prevent dis- connection. Use only an outdoor approved extension cord as indicated by the letters
nLoop the extension cord through the extension cord retainer slot located on the bottom end of the trim- mer. See Figure 5.
nPull loop of extension cord around tongue and pull tight. See Figure 6.
nAttach extension cord to plug on trimmer.
See Figure 6.
GRASS | WING |
DEFLECTOR | NUT |
| WASHER |
LOCK
WASHER
BOLT
CUT OFF
BLADE
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
CORD
RETAINER
Fig. 6
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