Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see list
on page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY section of
the applicable attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
CAUTION:
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 underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
Guide Recess
Locking/
Attachment
Release
Button
Make sure the locking/
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
Bracket
4.
Reinstall wing nut and tighten securely.
WingNut
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
CAUTION:
When adjusting the 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 up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
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Shield
Slot