Ryobi UT15702B Joining The Power Head To The Brushcutter Attachment, Attaching The “J” Handle

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this

GUIDE

POWER HEAD

SHAFT

COUPLER

warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious personal injury.

The brushcutter attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.

Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head cou- pler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

For removing or changing the attachment:

Loosen the knob.

RECESS

BUTTON

POSITIONING

HOLEKNOB

BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT Fig. 2

BOLTS

J-HANDLE

CLAMP

HEX NUT	FLAT WASHER
	LOCK WASHER	Fig. 3

Push in the button while twisting and pulling apart the upper and lower sections.

ATTACHING THE “J” HANDLE

See Figure 3.

The “J” handle must be used to ensure the best control and maximize operator safety when using the brushcutter.

Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator’s left.

Insert the end of the handle between the clamps.

Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side. Place short bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) through opposite side of clamp.

Install flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place.

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