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Install the Cutting Attachment Shield
Assembly
Bracket
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the
cutting attachment shield mounting
plate. See Figure 12.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit without
the cutting attachment shield in-
stalled and tightly secured!
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four socket-
head cap screws
.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the retain-
ing nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting
attachment shield mounting plate.
2. Fit the two shims and the bracket
over the outer tube and loosely install
the four socket-head cap screws. See
Figure 12.
3. Tighten the four socket-head cap
screws to secure the cutting attach-
ment shield.
WARNING!
The line cutter is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands when
handling.
To Change Position of Line Cutter.
1. Remove the 2 hex screws with a 4mm
hex wrench. See Figure 12A.
2. Rotate line cutter. See Figure 12A.
3. Reinstall the two hex screws and
tighten them securely.
NOTE:
Be careful to not lose the 2 nuts in the
cutting attachment shield, they are not
captured.
The line cutter can be positioned in
2 positions to obtain different line length
for cutting.
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 using a trimmer
head.
CAUTION!
Make sure the sub-guard is com-
pletely hooked at the hook receiver.
Sub-shield
Hook
Hook
Receiver
Cutting Attachment Shield
Figure 12
Line Cutter
Figure 12A
Hex
Screws
Socket-head
Cap Screws
Shim
Shim
Nut
Bracket
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Outer Tube
Cutting Attachment
Shield Mounting Plate
