Shindaiwa B450 Owner's And Operator's Manual page 7

Assembly and Adjustments
Install the Cutting Attachment Shield
Socket-head
Cap Screws
Bracket
Cutting
Nut
Attachment Shield
Mounting Plate
Cutting Attachment Shield
Figure 6
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the
cutting attachment shield mounting
plate. See Figure 6.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut
and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment
shield mounting plate.
2. Tighten the four socket-head cap screws
to secure the cutting attachment shield.
To Change Position of Line Cutter.
The line cutter can be positioned in
2 positions to obtain different line length
for cutting.
1. Remove the 2 hex screws with a 4mm
hex wrench. See Figure 6A.
2. Rotate line cutter. See Figure 6A.
3. Reinstall the two hex screws and tighten
them securely.
Outer Tube
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four socket-head
Bracket
cap screws.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit without the
cutting attachment shield installed and
tightly secured!
WARNING!
The line cutter is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands when
handling.
Be careful to not lose the 2 nuts in the cutting
attachment shield, they are not captured.
Line Cutter
Hex
Screws
Figure 6A
NOTE:
Sub-Shield.
(when trimmer head is in use)
1. Attach the shield extension to the
cutting attachment shield.
WARNING!
NEVER use this machine without sub-
shield when using a trimmer head.
Cutting Attachment Shield
Hook
Receiver
Sub-shield
CAUTION!
Make sure the sub-guard is completely
hooked at the hook receiver.
Hook
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