ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed.

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE

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

(4) Screws

J-Handle

Top ClampMiddle ClampBottom ClampNutsFig. 1

2.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.

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

4.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.

5.Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2). You must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.

Decal

Fig. 2

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

INSTALLING THE CUTTING SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 4).

WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the

cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury.

ClampRecessed Pocket

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Fig. 4

2.Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the cutting attachment assembly. Then rotate the shield until its screw holes line up with the holes in the cutting attachment. The shield guard should fit into the recessed pocket (Fig. 4).

(4) Screws

Fig. 5

3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5).

Fig. 3

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

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