7
Bolt
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting head
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1 cm in
diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the sec-
tion for the desired configuration and follow the
instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE:
Remove the blade before attaching the
trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the side of the
gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small
screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep
the shaft from turning while loosening the blade
nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise.
Remove the screwdriver. Remove both wash-
ers and blade. See INSTALLATION OF THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE:
If your unit has a plastic cover over
the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the
covering to expose the threads. Before instal-
ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup
and retaining washer are positioned on the
gearbox as shown below.
Retaining washer
Dust cup
Gearbox
Shield
NOTE:
Make sure all parts are properly
installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while tightening trimmer head.
3 While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal (counter-
clockwise). Tighten until secure.
NOTE:
The retaining washer must be posi-
tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE
WEED
BLADE
NOTE:
Remove the trimmer head installing
the weed blade. To remove the trimmer head,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side
of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup. Insert a
small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will
keep the shaft from turning while loosening the
trimmer head. Remove the trimmer head by
turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
See INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for future use. Never use the
trimmer head with the metal blade installed.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
