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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to
re-install it.
Install on a Straight Shaft (YM1500)
1. Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield
mount on the cutting attachment. Align the screw
holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting
attachment (Fig. 2).
2. Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed
holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 3).
3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the
cutting attachment shield and screw it into the nut
installed in step 2 (Fig 3). Do not tighten.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have
been started, then tighten securely.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Screws (3)
Shaft Housing
Hex Lock Nut
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Cutting Attachment
Recessed Holes
Shield Mount
Install on a Curved Shaft (YM400)
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
housing. Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides
into the slot on the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate
the shield into place, counterclockwise. The holes in
the guard mounting bracket and cutting attachment
shield will line up (Fig. 4).
2. From inside the cutting attachment shield, push the
square bolt through the hole until the threaded end
protrudes through the guard mounting bracket (Fig. 5).
3. Put the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut
onto the bolt and tighten (Fig. 5).
Never operate the
trimmer without the
cutting attachment shield in place to
prevent serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Bolt
Washer
Wing Nut
Tighten
Shaft Grip
D-Handle
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so
that the handle slants towards the shaft grip. Make
sure the squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right
(Fig. 1).
2. Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the
handle and push through. On the left side of the
handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the
wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make
the handle adjustment.
3. Rotate the D-handle until the grip is above the top of
the shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches
(15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Shaft Housing
4. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 9),
arrange the D-handle in the location that provides
you the best grip.
5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.
Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Shaft Housing
Square Bolt
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Wing Nut
Washer
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
