6 — English
ASSEMBLY
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.
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 engine or motor may cause
serious personal injury.
The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by
means of a coupler device.
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 engine or motor.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
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.
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.
OPERATION
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming grass and weeds from around porches, fences,
and decks when using with trimmer line
LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figures 4 - 5.
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it
is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep the line long enough to advance
properly.
