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English (Original instructions)
■ Align the screw on the grass deflector in blade guard
hole.
■ Use the combination wrench to tighten the screw
securely.
NOTE: When using the string head, the grass de fl ector
must be attached to the blade guard.
ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
RBC254SESO ( See Fig. 2c)
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
■ Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.
■ Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment
shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the
power head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
■ Rotate the trimmer attachment shaft until the 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.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
RBC254SESO ( See Fig. 2c )
■ Loosen the knob.
■ Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate the ends.
INSTALLING THE STRING HEAD
RBC254SBO ( See Fig. 2c )
■ Place the combination wrench through the hole in the
upper flange washer and the hole in the gear box.
■ Align the nut in string head to gear box shaft.
■ Turn the string head counterclockwise by hand to
tighten, recommended torque is 6 N.M.
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP
(See Fig 2d)
RBC254SESO
NOTE:
Always use the shoulder strap with your
brushcutter.
Follow these steps to attach the shoulder strap.
■ Connect the latch on the strap to the strap hanger.
■ Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.
NOTE: To quickly release the product from the shoulder
strap, sharply pull the quick release tab.
RBC254SBO
NOTE:
Always use the shoulder harness with your
brushcutter.
Follow these steps to attach the shoulder harness.
■ Connect the latch on the harness to the strap hanger.
■ Adjust the harness to a comfortable position.
NOTE: To quickly release the product from the shoulder
harness, sharply pull the quick release tab.
CONVERTING FROM GRASS TRIMMER TO
BRUSHCUTTER
(See Fig 2e)
When using the string head, the blade guard must be
attached with the grass de
fl ector. When using the Tri-
Arc™ blade, the blade guard must be attached without the
grass de
fl ector.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always
stop the engine before making any adjustments such
as changing cutting heads.
WARNING
Be certain all knobs and fasteners are fully tightened
before operating the equipment. Periodically check for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
REMOVING THE STRING HEAD
■ Stop the engine.
■ Use the combination wrench to turn the screw on the
grass deflector counterclockwise to loose, depress
two latches on the grass deflector to remove from
blade guard.
■ Place the combination wrench through the hole in the
upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head.