Operator`s manual

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
• 5/8 inch Closed-Ended Wrench (if installing blade)
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• Large Phillips Screwdriver
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE ASSIST
HANDLE
Installing
1. Remove the screws and nuts, and the top and middle
clamp pieces that were installed on the assist handle
for shipping.
2. Place the assist handle between the top and middle
clamp pieces (Fig. 1).
3. 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 clamps will line up
only when assembled correctly.
4. Place the clamps and assist handle the over the shaft
housing and onto the bottom clamp.
5. 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.
Adjusting
6. Loosen the screws so that the assist handle can be
easily moved in the clamp assembly. Do not remove
the screws or nuts.
7. Slide the assist handle in or out until the arrow/white
line on the decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).
8. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3),
position the assist handle to the location that provides
you the best grip.
9. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the assist handle
is secure.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CUTTING
ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Install the cutting attachment shield when using the
unit as a grass trimmer.
Install the cutting attachment shield with the three (3)
(1/4-20 x 0.50) screws (Fig. 4) onto the blade shield with
an appropriate screwdriver. Tighten the screws.
CAUTION: To prevent serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, the cutting attachment
shield must be used when operating this unit
with the cutting attachment.
Remove the cutting attachment shield when using
the unit as a brushcutter.
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 from the shield
mount by removing the three (3) screws with an
appropriate screwdriver (Fig. 4). Store parts for future use.
Assist Handle
(4)
Top Clamp
Middle Clamp
Bottom Clamp
Nuts -_ _ ®
Fig, 1
Fig. 2
Fig, 3
Gear
Housing
Blade
Shield
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Fig. 4
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