ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig. 5
EDGE GUIDE WHEEL
1. Push edge guide wheel onto the shaft just above the
cutting attachment shield (Fig. 5). Some force may be
required. The depth adjustment nut must be on top.
2. Install the bolt, washer and wing nut. Tighten securely.
3. Adjust the edging depth by loosening the depth
adjustment nut. Then move the guide wheel along the
path shown by the arrows (Fig. 5) until the wheel
reaches the desired position and then tighten securely.
For instructions on how to operate the edge guide wheel,
refer to page 11.
Bolt
Wing Nut
Depth
Adjustment
Nut
Edge Guide
Wheel
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
Install
1. Place the D-handle down on to the shaft housing and
the bottom clamp so that the handle slants towards
the shaft grip (Fig. 1). Place handle and clamp a
minimum of 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip.
2. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
Fig. 1
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed.
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).
2. Lower the cutting attachment shield down to the top of
the cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the
cutting attachment shield until the screw holes align
and the guard fits into the recessed pocket (Fig. 3).
Never operate the
trimmer without the
cutting attachment shield in place to
prevent serious personal injury.
WARNING:
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Shaft Housing
(4) Screws
Clamp
Assembly
Cutting
Attachment
Assembly
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Recessed
Fig. 4
(4) Screws
Shaft
Housing
D-Handle
Bottom Clamp
Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
On/Off Stop Control
Adjust
3. While holding the unit in the operating position,
position the D-handle to the location that provides
you the best grip.
4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly until the D-handle is
secure.
