ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed, requiring only loosening screws and some adjustment. If this is the case, go to step 4.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.

2.Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

Shaft Grip

(4) Screws

Shaft

Housing

On/Off Stop Control

Minimum 6 inches

(15.24 cm)

D-Handle

Bottom Clamp

Fig. 1

3.Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT 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.Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on the cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 3).

Shaft Housing

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Shield Mount

Cutting Attachment

Fig. 3

2.Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 4).

4.If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the handle just enough to move it.

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

6.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is secure.

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Recessed Holes

Hex Lock Nut

Fig. 4

3.Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step 2 (Fig 5). Do not tighten.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been started, then tighten securely.

Screws

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

5