Assembly
Installing The J-handle
1.
Install the J-handle mounting assembly (Fig. 2).
2.
Adjust the J-handle to the desired position, and
then tighten the mounting screws (Fig. 2).
Installing The Shoulder Strap
1.
Take the end of the shoulder strap without the
buckle and push it through the ring on the snap.
2.
Loop the strap through the buckle (Fig. 3).
3.
Snap the shoulder strap onto the wire connector
(Fig. 4). Adjust the length of the strap.
Installing The Brush Blade
1.
Remove the string guard.
2.
Insert the locking rod into the locking rod slot.
Rotate the line spool clockwise. Remove the line
spool and retainer washer from the shaft (Fig. 5).
3.
Make sure that you have all of the parts
necessary to install the brush blade (Fig. 6). Do
not remove the blade tooth cover off of the
blade. Always wear gloves while handling or
installing the blade.
4.
Install the blade, washer, and lock nut. Insert the
locking rod into the locking rod slot (Fig. 6).
Make sure that the blade stays flat against the
washer while tightening the lock nut
counterclockwise until it is finger-tight.
5.
If you have a torque wrench, tighten the lock
nut to 225-250 in lb (25.3-28.1 N m), while
holding the locking rod in the locking rod slot
(Fig. 6).
If you do not have a torque wrench, thread the
lock nut onto the brush blade by hand as tightly
as possible (Fig. 7). Using an open-ended
wrench, rotate the nut 1/2 – 3/4 of a full turn
(minimum) (Fig. 8). The torque of the nut
should be within the required specifications of
225-250 in lb (25.3-28.1 N m).
The blade tooth cover can now be removed.
6.
When assembling the brush blade, the blade
edge should line up with the blade locating mark
on the casting (Fig. 9). The brush blade should
be within a blade thickness of the mark. If the
blade isn't lined up correctly, refer to Fig. 6 for
reassembly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If the blade is off-center, the trimmer will
be damaged by vibration, and the blade
may fly off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with thrown blade could cause
serious personal injury to operator or
bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the blade is flat against the
washer after the lock nut is tightened.
Installing The Line Spool
1.
Install the blade tooth cover over the brush
blade. Insert the locking rod into the locking rod
slot. Loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise
(see Fig. 6).
2.
Remove the lock nut, retaining washer and brush
blade.
3.
Make sure that you have all of the necessary
parts to install the line spool (see Fig. 5).
4.
Insert the locking rod tool into the locking rod
slot (see Fig. 5). Install the washer. Screw the
spool counterclockwise onto the shaft.
5.
Install the string guard using all of the screws
(see Fig. 5). Tighten the screws.
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