Know Your Unit; Assembly Instructions - Cub Cadet ST432 Manual Del Operador

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See
the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols
and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and
maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
Keep all bystanders, especially children
Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light
weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around
trees, fences, etc.
On/Off Stop
D-Handle
Shaft Housing
Cutting Head Shield
Cutting Head

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Place D-handle over the shaft housing and onto the bottom
clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm)
from the end of the shaft grip.
2. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 13),
move the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip.
4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is
secure.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER STRAP
1. Put the shoulder strap on either using the clip or over head
and onto shoulder. (Fig. 2).
2. Adjust by lifting slightly on the rear of the lower clip, push
or pull the loose end of the strap length to fit the operator's
size and comfort. (Fig. 3).
3. Attach the shoulder clip to the unit. (Fig. 4)
Support Clip
Adjustment
Tab
Fig. 3
Spark Plug
Muffler
Shaft Grip
Control
Throttle
Lock-out
Throttle
Control
Air Filter
Cover
Line Cutting
Blade
Shaft Grip
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Starter Rope
Grip
Fuel Cap
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Screws (4)
D-Handle
Bottom
Clamp
Support Fitting
3