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New Cutting Attachment Shield
Sub-Shield.
(when trimmer head is in use)
1. Attach the shield extension to the
cutting attachment shield.
WARNING!
NEVER
use this machine without sub-shield when us-
ing a trimmer head.
CAUTION!
Make sure the sub-guard is completely hooked at the
hook receiver.
Sub-shield
Cutting Attachment Shield
Shim
Shim
Nut
Upper Clamp
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Cutting Attachment
Shield Mounting
Plate
Socket-head
Cap Screws
Figure 3
Assemble the Cutting Attachment Shield to the Outer Tube.
1. Attach cutting attachment shield
mounting plate to gear case hous-
ing using clamp screw, washer, and
retaining nut, and tighten finger tight.
2. Make sure that the D-washer is
installed in the gear case clamp, flat
side facing outer tube.
3. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the cut-
ting attachment mounting plate. See
Figure 3.
4. Fit the two shims and the bracket
over the outer tube and install the four
socket-head cap screws finger tight.
See Figure 3.
5. Tighten the gearcase clamp screw,
then install the washer and retaining
nut and tighten securely.
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four socket head
screws
.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit without the cutting attachment
shield installed and tightly secured!
6. Tighten the four socket-head cap
screws to secure the cutting attach-
ment shield.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is
no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST
ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
