ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Failure to attach the grass deflector prevents the line
being cut to the proper length and can cause tool failure.
NOTE: Install the grass deflector before the attachment is
connected to the power head.
Remove the bolt from the grass deflector.
Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the
grass deflector.
Align the hole in the mounting bracket with the hole in
the grass deflector.
Insert the bolt through the mounting bracket and into the
grass deflector.
Tighten the bolt securely.
Remove protective tape from line cut-off blade.
NOTE: Wear gloves when working with the cut-off blade.
JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE
STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the motor may cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by
means of a coupler device.
Stop the motor or disconnect from the power supply.
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment shaft.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.
Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment.
Align the button with the guide recess on the power head
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach-
ment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
Stop the motor or disconnect from the power supply.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
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