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Gear Case with side-mounted locking tool hole:
1. Turn the unit over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UP.
2. Align the notch in trimmer head holder (F) with the notch in the gear case
flange. Lock the holder and output shaft by inserting a hex wrench through
the locking hole in the gear case and into the aligned notches.
3. While holding the hex wrench turn the trimmer head clockwise to remove.
4. Remove the hex wrench.
5. Remove trimmer head holder (F).
D2
G
B2
A2
E
B2
G
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WARNING!
The blade must fit flat against the holder flange. The blade mounting
hole must be centered over the raised boss on blade Holder (A2).
WARNING!
Holder (B2) must fit flush against the blade and the splines engaged
to the output shaft.
CAUTION!
Install the blade (E) so its printed surface is visible to the operator when the
brushcutter is in the normal operating position.
6. Install small blade holder (A2) onto output shaft (G).
WARNING!
Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required
parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seri
-
ously injure the operator and/or bystanders.
7. Align the notch in blade holder (A2) with the notch in the gear case flange.
Lock the holder and output shaft by inserting a hex wrench through the locking
hole in the gear case and into the aligned notches. Hold hex wrench in place
until blade retaining bolt is tightened.
8. Fit the blade (E) over the flange on holder (A2).
9. Install blade holder/bolt guard (B2) on the output shaft (G).
10. Install the 7 x 24mm blade retaining bolt with flat washer (D2). Using the
combination spark plug wrench/screwdriver, tighten the bolt firmly in a
counterclockwise direction.
11. Remove hex wrench.
IMPORTANT!
Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any way.
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.
The unit should now be completely assembled and ready for use with a blade.
IMPORTANT!
Units with adjustable carburetors must be readjusted for blade use, otherwise seri-
ous engine damage can occur.
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