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115304126 Rev. 2 7/15/10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the harness
Proper harness and handlebar adjust-
ments must be made with the engine com-
pletely stopped before using unit.
Fitting the harness clamp
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Place the upper harness clamp over the
shaft and position the lower harness
clamp under the shaft. Align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp
must be fitted above the arrow on the
shaft (see illustration).
NOTE:
Make sure unit is assembled cor-
rectly as shown in this manual.
Fitting the handlebar
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Remove the screw at the rear of the
throttle handle.
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Slide the throttle handle onto the right
side of the handlebar (see illustration).
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Align the screw hole in the throttle han-
dle with the hole in the handlebar.
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Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of
the throttle handle.
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Screw the screw through the handle and
handlebar. Tighten the screw.
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Fit the mounting components as shown.
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The handlebar mounting must be fitted
between the arrows on the shaft.
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Tighten the screws with a hex wrench.
Adjusting the harness
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At the front of the harness is an easily
accesible quick release. Use the quick
release in any emergency situation that
requires you to free yourself from the
machine and harness.
Spreading the load on your
shoulders
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A well--adjusted harness and machine
makes work much easier.
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Put on the harness. Adjust the harness
for the best working position. Tension the
side straps so that the weight is evenly
distributed across both shoulders.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to relocate
the harness clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
WARNING:
When using a
brushcutter, it must always be
hooked securely to the harness.
Otherwise, you will be unable to
control the brushcutter safely.
This can result in injury to yourself
or others. Never use a harness with
a defective quick release.
NOTE:
Fit throttle wire in groove of lower
harness clamp before tightening screws.
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Insert two screws into the screw holes.
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Secure harness clamp by tightening
screws with a hex wrench.
