ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
String Guard
Screws
Install the cutting attachment shield
when using the unit as a grass
trimmer.
WARNING
: To avoid serious
personal injury, the cutting
attachment shield
SHALL
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. 6).
REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT
Remove the Cutting Blade
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury, always wear gloves
while handling or installing the blade.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Remove the cutting attachment shield
when using the unit as a brushcutter.
WARNING:
The cutting attachment
shield should
NOT
be installed when
operating the unit with a blade.
Remove the cutting attachment
shield before removing or installing
the blade.
Remove the cutting attachment shield from the
shield mount by removing the three (3) screws
with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 6). Store parts
for future use.
4. Remove the nut, blade retainer, and blade.
Store the nut and blade together for future
use in a secure place. Store out of reach of
children.
Install the Cutting Attachment
5. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking
rod slot and insert the locking rod into the
shaft bushing hole. (Fig. 7). Put the blade
retainer onto the output shaft. Screw the
cutting attachment counterclockwise onto
the output shaft. Tighten securely (Fig. 9).
NOTE:
The blade retainer must be installed on
the output shaft for the cutting
attachment to work correctly.
clockwise
NOTE:
To make removing or installing the
cutting blade or cutting attachment
easier, place the unit on the ground or
on a work bench.
1. Install the cutting blade cover. Pull the cover
around the blade and click the plastic lock.
2. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking
rod slot and insert the locking rod into the
bushing hole (Fig. 7).
3. While holding the locking rod, loosen the nut
on the blade by turning it clockwise with a
5/8 inch closed-end or socket wrench
(Fig. 8).
Shaft Bushing
Hole
Locking
Rod Slot
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Output Shaft