SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TRIMMER

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft tube so that the handle slants towards the shaft grip, Figure 1. The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right.

2.Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle. Place the washer on the bolt, and 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 tube. Place it a minimum of 15.24 cm (6 inches) from the end of the shaft grip.

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

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

INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD GUARD

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting head guard in place.

1.Place the cutting head guard onto the shaft tube above the clamp assembly, Figure 3.

2.Push the cutting guard down to the top of the cutting head assembly and then rotate the cutting head guard until the screw holes align and the guard fits into the recessed pocket, Figure 3.

3.Install the four (4) screws with a Phillips screwdriver, Figure 4.

Shaft Grip

D-Handle

Shaft Tube

 

 

Tighten

15.24 cm (6 inches)

 

Clamp

 

Wing

Minimum

 

Nut

Bolt

 

Washer

 

 

 

 

Cutting Head Guard

 

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 3

 

 

Screws (4)

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 2

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