Assembly (continued)
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Counterclockwise |
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Cutting Attachment
Blade Retainer
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Fig.
6.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig.
7.Put the blade retainer and nut on the output shaft. Make sure that the blade is installed correctly.
8.Tighten nut counterclockwise against the blade while holding the locking rod;
•If using a torque wrench and an 5/8 inch socket tighten to;
325 - 335 in•lb,
27 - 28 ft.•lb,
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•Without a torque wrench, use a 5/8 inch
9. Remove the locking rod from the locking rod slot.
To avoid serious personal injury or damage to the unit, do not start or operate this unit with the locking rod in the locking rod slot.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury. Replace the blade.
REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT
Remove the Cutting Blade
To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.
1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig.
2.Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit (Fig.
3.While holding the locking rod, loosen the nut on the blade by turning it clockwise with a 5/8 inch
4.Remove the nut, blade retainer, and blade. Store the nut and blade together for future use in a secure place. Store out of reach of children.
Install the Cutting Attachment
5.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bush- ing hole. (Fig.
NOTE: The blade retainer must be installed on the output shaft in the position shown for the cutting attachment to work correctly.
6.Remove the locking rod.
7.Install the cutting attachment shield. See Section 3, Assembly, Remove and Install Cutting Attachment Shield.
To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield SHALL be in place at all times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer.
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