Assemble clamp ring
1. Take the clamp ring and one screw and
one nut out of the accessory bag.
2. Press the clamp ring on the tube and fix
clamp ring in expected position between
the trigger handle and the loop handle.
3. Tighten the screw and the nut with tools.
4. Hook the shoulder strap with the clamp
ring.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaftcou
-pler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Primary
Hole
Coupler
Upper
Shaft
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
Locking/
Guide
Release
Recess
Button
Attachment
8
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
OPERATING POSITION
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
• Wear head protection, eye protection, hear-
ing protection and heavy clothing.
• Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.
• Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handle.
• Keep unit below waist level.
OPERATING TIPS
• Allow the engine to warm up before you begin
trimming.
• Increase the engine speed before placing the
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en-
gine at full throttle while cutting.