SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Exposure
tovibrations
through
prolonged
use ofgasotine
powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage
in the fingers,
hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation
disorders
or abnor-
mal swellings.
Prolonged
use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel
damage
in
otherwise
healthy people,
if symptoms
occur
such
as numbness,
pain, loss
of strength,
change
in skin color or texture,
or loss of feel-
CARTON
CONTENTS
ing in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue
the use of this toot and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration
system does not guarantee
the avoidance
of these problems.
Users who
operate power tools on a continual
and regular
basis
must
monitor
closely
their
physical
condition
and the condition
of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Check carton
contents
for the following:
Brushcutter
attachment
Handlebar
Handlebar
mounting
bracket
for 1" shaft
Handlebar
mounting
bracket
for 7/8" shaft
Bracket
cover
(2)
Shoulder
strap
Upper shoulder
strap clamp
Lower
shoulder
strap clamp
(with spacer
tabs)
• Handlebar
bracket screws
(4)
• Shoulder
strap clamp screws
(2)
• Attachment
hanger
• Hex wrench
WARNING:
If received assembled,
re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examh3e parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
If you need assistance or find that parts
5.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary
Hole
\
/
Guide Recess
i h_
Locking/
I"......
"
S_aff
R_ta_e
Afta_c'hment
A
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely
tightened
before operat-
ing the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to
serious injury or damage to the unit.
are missing or damaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
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TOOLS
REQUIRED
• Hex wrench
(provided)
INSTALLING
BRUSHCUTTER
AT-
TACHMENT
CAUTION:
When removing
or installing
at-
tachments,
place the unit on a flat surface
for
stability.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
_OOSEN
TIGHTEN
Knob
2.
Remove
the shaft cap from the brushcut-
ter attachment
(if present).
3.
Position
locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
4.
Push the attachment
into the coupler until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary
hole.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY
_IL DANGER:
RISKOF
CUT. To avoid se-
rious injury, the barrier
portion of the handle-
bar must be installed as shown on the upper
shaft of the powerhead
to provide a barrier be-
tween operator and the spinning blade. Attach
handlebar
mounting
bracket
above arrow on
safety warning
decal on the upper shaft (pow-
erhead end of unit). Ensure handlebar
is posi-
tioned
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 provided
to adapt this attachment
for use with power-
heads that have either a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter or
a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor-
rect bracket
must be used to ensure
that the
handlebar
is mounted
securely
to the upper
shaft before use.
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