Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Shield Mount
Install the cutting attachment shield when using
the unit as a grass trimmer
WARNING:
cutting attachment shield MUST be in place
at all times while operating the unit as a
grass trimmer.
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount
by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount.
Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7).
TB490BC ONLY:
REMOVE THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT & INSTALL CUTTING BLADE
NOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
WARNING:
can result in injury to the operator. The
housing remains hot for a short time even
after the unit is turned off. Do not touch the
gear housing until it has cooled.
See Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and
insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).
Shaft Bushing Hole
Locking Rod Slot
Locking Rod
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(3) Screws
Gear Housing
Fig. 7
To avoid serious
personal injury, the
The gear housing
gets hot with use. It
Output Shaft
Output Shaft
Bushing
Fig. 8
2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to
the boom of the unit (Fig. 9).
3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting
attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft
(Fig. 10). Store the cutting attachment for future use.
NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment
will be used when installing the cutting blade.
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Slot
Locking Rod
Install the Cutting Blade
WARNING:
always wear gloves while handling or
installing the blade.
4. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing
(Fig. 11).
Blade Retainer
Pilot Hole
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
To avoid serious
personal injury,
Nut
Cutting
Blade
Shield
Mount
Fig. 11
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