Operating instructions

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
TRIMMER HEAD
_} RIMMER
HEAD
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock-
wise. Tighten until secure.
_ Gearbox
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_- Dust Cup
_,-_ Retaining
Cutting Head _ Washer
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NOTE: Remove the blade and metal
shield before attaching the plastic shield
and trimmer head. To remove blade,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating
the dust cup. Insert a small screwdriv-
er into aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove the screwdriver=
Remove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re-
move the four mounting screws. See
Aqq-ACHINGTHE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATIONOF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations= Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD (if not already installed)
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer
head, make sure the dust cup and re-
taining washer are positioned on the
shaft of the gearbox. The retaining
washer must be positioned with the
raised section toward the gearbox.
1= Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2= Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.
Screwdriver
NOTE: Make sure all parts are prop-
erly installed as shown in the illustra-
tion before installing the trimmer head.
4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AO&WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and
others and is equipped with a line lim-
iter blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
Shield
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
BRUSH BLADE
O RUSH
BLADE
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and
plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing the brush blade. To
remove the trimmer head, align hole in
the dust cup with tile hole in the side of
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