Assembly (continued)
Cutting Attachment Shield T270/C270
Socket-head
Cap Screws
Shim
Nut
Figure 8
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the cut-
ting attachment shield mounting
plate. See Figure 8.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the retain-
ing nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting
attachment shield mounting plate.
2. Fit the two shims and the bracket over
the outer tube and loosely install the four
socket-head cap screws. See Figure 8.
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 4
mm hex wrench. See Figure 10.
2. Rotate line cutter. See Figure 10.
3. Reinstall the two hex screws and
tighten them securely.
Line Cutter
Upper Clamp
Figure 8A
Shim
Cutting Attachment
Shield Mounting Plate
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and retain-
ing nut are securely tightened before
tightening the four socket-head cap
screws.
3. Tighten the four socket-head cap screws
to secure the cutting attachment shield.
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.
Hex
Screws
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
NOTE:
Sub-Shield T270, C270
mer head is in use)
1. Attach the shield extension to the cut-
ting attachment shield.
WARNING!
NEVER use this machine without sub-
shield when using a trimmer head.
Cutting Attachment Shield
Sub-shield
Figure 9
CAUTION!
Make sure the sub-guard is completely
hooked at the hook receiver.
Figure 10
(when trim-
Hook
Receiver
Hook
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