9
Blade Installation
WARNING!
You must install the U-Handle and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before operating this
unit with a metal blade, otherwise serious injury may result.
NOTE
Model C344 includes U-Handle, and necessary blade conversion parts. Blades are not provided with trimmer/brushcutters
and must be selected for type of cutting being performed.
Install Metal Shield
Parts Required:
Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,
3 - 5 x 10 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock washer,
(metal shield to gear housing).
2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock washers,
(bracket to shield).
2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock washers
(Bracket to Gear Housing)
1. If installed remove nylon line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and
A
B
C
plastic shield:
a. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and
insert head locking tool (A).
b. Remove line head (B) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of
shaft.
c. Remove locking tool.
C
J
I
d. Remove three screws holding shield plate (E) and plastic shield (C) to gear
housing.
e. Retain line head (B), adapter plate (D), shield plate, and plastic shield
(C).
2. Loosely attach bracket (I) to shield (J) and attach shield to bottom of gear
housing (F) with hardware provided.
3. Tighten all shield hardware.
F
E
D
