ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
INSTALLING LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
2.Remove the shaft cap from attachment (if present).
3.Position locking/release button of at- tachment into guide recess of coupler.
4.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
5.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler | Primary Hole |
| Guide Recess |
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole.
For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 4), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR UNIT illustration in the OPERATION section.
1.Remove wing nut from shield.
2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.
4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
PIVOT | Shield | Slot |
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| Bracket |
Line Limiter |
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Blade |
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| Wing |
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| Nut |
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the han- dle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1.Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.
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