Shindaiwa AH243S Operator's Manual page 19

1. Latch lock
1. Latch release
1. Adjustment lever
Cutter assembly position
Before you start
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle.
With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter
assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press the
latch release. With your left thumb, press the latch lock.
3. While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assem-
bly using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cutting
angle.
4. Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure the
latch lock and the latch release return securely to the straight
ahead position.
5. Remove the cover from the cutter blade. The engine now
may be started.
IMPORTANT
The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent
depression of the latch release.
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different posi-
tions ranging from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown.
Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each
adjustment.
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
1. With the engine off, install the scabbard onto the blade.
2. Rotate the cutter assembly so it is parallel to the tube. Make
sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to a
locking position.
3. Make sure the scabbard is in place on the cutters before
storing or transporting.
Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assem-
bly to the storage position.
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