ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed. In this case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit the operator. Go to step 4 if the D-handle is pre-installed.

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE

1.Remove the items that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.

2.Place the D-handle over the shaft housing and push it on the boom (Fig. 1).

3, Install the bolt, washer and wing nut. Tighten them.

Fig. 1

4.If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the wing nut on it just enough so it is movable.

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

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

INSTALL 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).

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

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