4_I_WAI-{I_III_I_:
If received
assemb}ed,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Examh3e parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
if you need assistance
or find parts
missing
or damaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• Hex wrench
(provided)
HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY
A(_ DANGER:
RISK OF CUT. To avoid
serious
injury, the barrier portion of the han-
dlebar must be h_stalled as shown
on the up-
per shaft of the powerhead
to provide
a barrier
between
operator and the sph_ning blade. At-
tach handlebar
mounting
bracket
above
ar-
row on safety
warning
decal on the upper
shaft (powerhead
end of unit).
Ensure han-
dlebar
is positioned
on mounting
bracket
at
the end of the arrow on the handlebar
decal.
NOTE:
Two mounting brackets
are included
with this attachment.
Both brackets
are pro-
vided to adapt this attachment for use with pow-
erheads that have either a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter
or a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The two
brackets
are
identified
with
the appropriate
marking (1" or 7/8") on the side of the bracket
that mounts
to the upper shaft.
The correct
bracket must be used to ensure that the hand_e-
bar is mounted securely to the upper shaft be-
fore use.
Handlebar
_._
Screw
_B_aoket
Cover
Bracket
/
i
1. Place the mounting
bracket
over the upper
shaft above the arrow on the safety label.
Be sure to use the correct mounting
brack-
et for eitherthe
1" (2.5cm)
or7/8" (2.2cm)
diameter
upper shaft.
2. Position
one of the bracket
covers
under
the upper
shaft
and atign the mounting
bracket
and
the
bracket
cover
screw
holes, insert
two screws
into the screw
holes,
3. Secure the mounting bracket
by tightening
the screws with the hex wrench,
4. Locate the decal on the handlebar,
This
decal includes an arrow, Position
the han-
dlebar
with the mounting
bracket
at the
end of the arrow.
5. Position
the second
bracket
cover
over
the handlebar.
Align the mounting
bracket
and the bracket
cover screw holes. Again
make sure the handlebar
is at the end of
the arrow.
6. insert two screws
and hand tighten only,
Be sure
the handlebar
is installed
cor-
rectly; then, tighten each screw
securely
with the hex wrench.
NOTE:
Adjustments
can be made by loos-
ening the bracket
cover screws
and moving
the mounting
bracket or handlebar
up or down
the shaft. Be sure the handtebar
is installed
correctly;
then, retighten
each screw secure-
ly with the hex wrench.