10
Blade
Blade Holder B
Hex Wrench
(blade not
shown for
clarity)
5. Install blade Holder “B” on the output
shaft. See Figure 16. The recess in
the holder must completely cover the
safety clip, and must
fi
t tightly against
the blade.
Tighten the assembly
(blade not shown for clarity)
The T230X/C230 should now be
ready to use with a blade.
Bolt Guard
Figure 16
Output Shaft
■
For instruction on installing a trimmer
head, see the next page.
Shaft Bolt
Bolt Guard
Holder “B”
Gear Shaft
Holder “A”
Hex Wrench
Assembly
Blade
Mount the Blade.
Turn the brushcutter upside down so the
gearcase output shaft is facing UP, and re-
move the shaft bolt, bolt guard and Holder
“B” from the gearcase shaft.
1. Align the hole in blade Holder “A” with
the matching hole in the gearcase
fl
ange, and then temporarily lock the
output shaft by inserting a hex wrench
through both holes. See Figure 14.
2. Slide the safety clip off-center.
See Figure 15A.
3. Fit the blade over the safety clip and
then center it over the
fl
ange on Holder
“A”. See Figure 15B.
WARNING!
The blade must fi t fl at against the
holder fl ange. The blade mounting hole
must be centered over the raised boss
on blade Holder A.
Slide the blade in
place
Center the
safety clip
CAUTION!
Install the blade so its printed surface
is visible to the operator when the
brushcutter is in the normal operating
position.
NOTE:
When installing certain blades, it may
be necessary to temporarily remove the
safety clip.
4. Lock the blade in place by centering
the safety clip on the output shaft.
See Figure 15B.
WARNING!
Never operate the brushcutter without
the safety clip in place!
Figure 14
Safety
Clip
Output
Shaft
Slide the safety clip off-center
Safety Clip
6. Install the bolt guard and then the blade
retaining bolt. Using the combination
spark plug wrench/screwdriver, tighten
the bolt
fi
rmly in a counter-clockwise
direction.
7. Remove the hex wrench.
B
A
Figure 15
Blade Selection
WARNING!
Use only cutting attachments recommended by YAMABIKO CORPORATION.
WARNING!
The type of BLADE used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut.An improper or dull blade can cause serious
personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and bystanders.
