ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing and push it on the boom (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right.

2.Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

3.Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the housing.

Housing

Shaft Housing

D-Handle

 

Tighten

Minimum 6 inches

Wing Nut

(15.24 cm)

Bolt

Washer

 

Fig. 1

4.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 2), position the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

5.Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

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.

WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the

cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury.

1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).

Shaft Housing

Clamp

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Fig. 3

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).

Cutting Attachment

Cutting Attachment

Shield

 

 

Fig. 4

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

(4) Screws

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

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