ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE
1.Place unit on a flat surface.
2.Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle.
3.Firmly push the assist handle over the tube. To make installation easier, tilt han- dle toward trigger housing while pushing down (see illustration).
4.Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut onto bolt.
5.Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a comfortable position; tighten wing nut se- curely.
Assist handle
Trigger
Housing
Tube
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will re- sult.
1.Align the installation arrow on the shield with the installation arrow on the motor housing (see illustration below).
2.Insert the shield onto the motor housing. Ensure the cutting head remains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing.
3.Twist the shield as illustrated until it snaps securely into place. Make sure the shield is assembled to the unit as shown in the illustration below and in the KNOW YOUR UNIT section of this manual.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield in direction of arrow to assemble
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
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