INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing and
push it on the boom (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in
the handle is to the right.
2. Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the
handle and push through. On the left side of the
handle, place the washer on the bolt, then 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 housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches
(15.24 cm) from the end of the housing.
Housing
Shaft Housing
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Bolt
4. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 2), position the D-handle to the location that
provides you the best grip.
5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
D-Handle
Tighten
Wing Nut
Washer
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
INSTALLING THE CUTTING 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:
cutting attachment shield in place to
prevent serious personal injury.
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).
Shaft Housing
Clamp
2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top
of the cutting attachment assembly. Then rotate the
shield until its screw holes line up with the holes in
the cutting attachment. The shield guard should fit
into the recessed pocket (Fig. 4).
Cutting Attachment
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5).
Never operate the
trimmer without the
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fig. 3
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fig. 4
(4) Screws
Fig. 5
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