INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that
were installed on the D-handle for shipping.
2. 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.
3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
4. If it was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the
D-handle just enough to move the D-handle.
(4) Screws
Shaft Grip
Shaft
Housing
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Bottom Clamp
5. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 2), move the D-handle to the location that
provides you the best grip.
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle
is secure.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed.
WARNING:
cutting attachment shield in place to
prevent serious personal injury.
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).
2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of
the cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the
cutting attachment shield until the screw holes align
and the guard fits into the recessed pocket (Fig. 4).
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5).
Clamp
Assembly
Cutting
Attachment
Assembly
Recessed
Pocket
Never operate the
trimmer without the
Shaft Housing
Fig. 3
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fig. 4
(4) Screws
Fig. 5
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