7
7
26107
26106
26105
Figure 9
Cutting Attach-
ment Shield
Outer
Tube
Socket-
Head Cap
Screw
Bracket
Shim
Clamp Screw
Shim
Retaining
Nut
Cutting
Attachment
Mounting
Plate
Line Cutter
Figure 9A
Hex
Screws
Nuts
Install the Cutting Attachment Shield
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the cutting
attachment mounting plate. See Figure
9.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit
without the cutting attach-
ment shield installed and tightly
secured!
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four socket-
head cap screws
.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the retaining
nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attach-
ment shield mounting plate.
. Fit the two shims and the bracket over
the outer tube and loosely install the
four socket-head screws.
See Figure 9.
WARNING!
The line cutter is very
sharp. Wear gloves to
protect your hands when handling.
To Change Position of Line Cutter
1. Remove the hex screws with a 4mm
hex wrench. See Figure 9A.
NOTE:
Be careful to not lose the nuts in the cutting
attachment shield, they are not captured.
The line cutter can be positioned in
positions to obtain different line length
for cutting.
Install the Trimmer Head
1. Turn the trimmer over so that the
gearcase output shaft faces UP.
. Remove and discard the black plastic
retaining plug from the output shaft.
See Figure 10.
3. Rotate the holder until the hole in the
holder aligns with the notch on the
gearcase. Use the long end of the hex
wrench to lock the holder and output
shaft. See Figure 10.
4. While holding the hex wrench, thread
the trimmer head onto the output shaft,
turning counter-clockwise. Using hand
pressure only, tighten the trimmer head
firmly on the output shaft.
IMPORTANT!
The trimmer head has a left-hand thread.
For removal turn the trimmer head clock-
wise.
5. Remove the hex wrench.
6. Adjust the trimmer line length to reach
no further than the line
cutter on the cutting attachment shield.
Trim to the correct length
if necessary.
Assembly: Trimmer Head
Figure 10
WARNING!
A standard grass trimmer
with a loop handle should
NEVER be operated with blade-
type attachments. For blade use the
trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-
type handlebar or a loop handle with
a barrier bar that is located in front
of the operator to reduce the risk of
the operator coming in contact with
the cutting attachment (per ANSI
B175.3). When using a blade, the
unit must also be equipped with a
harness or strap.
The unit should now be
completely assembled and ready
for use with a trimmer head.
Holder
Output
shaft
Retaining
Plug
26108
Figure 11
Hex Wrench
Assembly: Cutting Attachment Shield
3. Tighten the four socket-head cap
screws to secure the cutting attach-
ment shield.
. Rotate line cutter. See Figure 9A.
3. Reinstall the two hex screws and
tighten them securely.
To install a
trimmer head
onto a T261X,
first remove the
shaft bolt, bolt
guard and safety
clip (see the next
page).
