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1.
Loosen
the
coupler
by turning
the
knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipph_g
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove shipping
protector from
coupler.
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the
trimmer attachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of
attachment
into guide recess of
coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
into the cou-
pler until the locking/release
button
snaps into the primary hole.
6.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely
by turning clock-
wise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Release
Shaft
Button
mlWARNING:
Make sure the lock-
ing/release
button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened
before operating
the unit. All
attachments
are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.
Secondary
Hote
ATTACHING
SHIELD
,_&WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-
ERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2.
Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.
Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
_/
Slot
I
Gearbox
Shield
ADJUSTING
THE HANDLE
_'WARNING:
When adjusting tile
assist handle, be sure it remains above
the safety label and below the mark or
arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.
Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For optional
attachments,
see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable
at-
tachment
operator's
manual.
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