INSTALL AND ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR
1.Place the handlebar between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1).
(4)Screws
Top Clamp
Middle Clamp
Bottom
Nuts
Clamp
Fig. 1
2.While holding the three pieces together, install the four
(4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.
NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly.
3.Place the clamps and the handlebar over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp.
4.Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.
5.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 2), move the handlebar to the location that provides you the best grip.
Fig. 2
6.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the handlebar is secure.
INSTALL THE HARNESS
WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness
when using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury.
1.Push the strap through the center of the buckle.
2.Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 3).
3.Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 4).
4.Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen, pull strap to shorten (Fig 5).
Fig. 3
Support Fitting
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
REMOVE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
WARNING: The cutting attachment shield
should NOT be installed when operating the unit with a blade. Remove the cutting attachment shield before removing or installing the blade.
Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a brushcutter
Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 6). Store parts for future use.
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