6
Fig. 2
Bolt
Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 in.
(15.24 cm)
Handle
Shaft
Housing
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
Installing the Handle
1. Push the handle down onto the shaft housing (Fig. 2). The bolt
hole in the handle should be to the right.
2. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole and push it through (Fig. 2).
Tighten the bolt with a 3/ 8” socket, but do not tighten the bolt
completely .
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 12), move
the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a
minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip
(Fig. 2).
4. Tighten the bolt with a 3/ 8” socket until the handle is secure.
Adjusting the Handle
If the handle requires adjustment:
1. Loosen the bolt with a 3/ 8” socket (Fig. 2).
2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 12), move
the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a
minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip
(Fig. 2).
3. Tighten the bolt with a 3/ 8” socket until the handle is secure.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD
1. Place the cutting head shield onto the mount bracket. Align the
holes in the cutting head shield with the holes in the mount
bracket. (Fig. 1)
2. Screw the 2 screws through the mount bracket and into the
cutting head shield until finger tight.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws until the
cutting head shield is firmly in place. Tighten the screws equally.
The gap between the mount bracket and the cutting head shield
should be the same on each side.
Fig. 1
Mount Bracket
Cutting Head Shield
Screws (2)
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, never
operate the unit without the cutting head shield in place.
