ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING POWER HEAD TO EXTENSION SHAFT AND PRUNER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
The pruner attachment connects to the power head or, for
GUIDE
POWER HEAD
SHAFT
COUPLER
extra reach, to an extension shaft by means of a coupler device.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious personal injury.
To install the attachment:
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.
� Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner attachment.
� Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with the blade in a vertical position. If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
� Tighten the knob securely.
�� Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power head.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
� Loosen the knob.
� Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP AND STRAP HANGER
See Figures 3 - 4.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap to support the unit. If your unit does not have a strap hanger installed on the power head shaft, use the following instruc- tions to install the hanger.
Pull strap hanger apart and place over power head end of shaft; position near the upper knob.
Install bolt and lock nut. Tighten nut securely.
NOTE: Check for tightness before each use to avoid serious injury or product damage.
RECESS
BUTTON
POSITIONING
HOLEKNOB
EXTENSION SHAFT
Fig. 2
SHOULDER
STRAP CLIP
STRAP
HANGER
LOCK 
NUT
BOLT
Fig. 3
SLIDE CLIP UP OR
DOWN TO ADJUST
SHOULDER STRAP
Fig. 4
Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach shoulder strap clip to strap hanger. Adjust by sliding the front clip up or down.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the power head should be supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.
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