ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before you can use the TBBC attachment, you must make some adjustments to the trimmer or trimmer/ brushcutter that you are attaching the TBBC to. You will have to:

•Remove your current assist handle

•Install the supplied 24” J-handle

•Install the shoulder strap clip (if necessary)

•Attach/adjust the shoulder strap

These instructions are explained on the next couple pages.

IDENTIFY & REMOVE YOUR ASSIST HANDLE

Your trimmer is configured with one of many types of assist handles. You must remove the current assist handle and install the 24” J-handle (included) in order to use the TBBC attachment.

WARNING: To comply with safety regulations,

you MUST use the large 24” J-handle that is included with the attachment when operating the TBBC. The handle is required as a barrier bar to the brush blade.

Consult your trimmer’s manual to determine what type of handle you have. Follow the instructions outlined in the manual in order to remove the current handle and its clamps, screws, nuts, bolts or other hardware.

NOTE: Your trimmer may be equipped with a small J–handle. This small handle is NOT an acceptable substitute for the larger J-handle that is included with the TBBC. Remove the smaller J-handle so you can install the larger, 24-inch handle.

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE 24” J-HANDLE

Installing

1.Remove the screws, nuts, clamp pieces that were installed on the J-handle for shipping.

2.Hold the bottom clamp to the underside of the shaft housing, about 7-8” from the shaft grip (Fig. 1).

3.Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1).

4.While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.

NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly.

5.Place the clamps and J-handle the over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp.

6.Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

(4) Screws

Shaft

Grip

J-Handle

Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

 

Bottom Clamp

Nuts

Fig. 1

Adjusting

7.Loosen the screws so that the J-handle can be easily moved in the clamp assembly. Do not remove the screws or nuts.

8.Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly

(Fig. 2).

9.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), maneuver the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

10.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure.

NOTE: Once the new J-handle is installed, there is no need to change back to the original handle when you are done using the attachment. Keep this new handle installed when you use your original unit as a string head trimmer.

Decal

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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