4
On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In this case,
loosen the screws and go to step 5.
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE
1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp
pieces (Fig. 1).
(4) Screws
Top Clamp
J-Handle
Middle Clamp
Bottom Clamp
Nuts
2. While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4)
screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.
NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only
when assembled correctly.
3. Place the clamps and the J-handle over the shaft housing
and onto the bottom clamp.
Fig. 1
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fuel Cap
Throttle
Control
Throttle Lock-Out
J-Handle
Cutting Attachment
Gear Housing
Shaft Grip
Primer Bulb
Blue Choke
Lever
Spark Plug
Engine Stand
On/Off Stop Control
Shaft
Housing
Starter Rope Grip
Blade Shield /
Shield Mount
Brush
Blade
Line Cutting
Blade
Muffler
Shoulder Strap Clip
EZ-Link™
Air Filter/
Muffler
Cover
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Hold each hex nut in the
bottom clamp recess with a
finger. Start screws with a
large Phillips screwdriver. Do
not tighten until you make the
handle adjustment.
5. Slide the J-handle in or out until
the arrow/white line on the decal
touches the clamp assembly (Fig.
2). You must first loosen the
screws if the handle is pre-
installed.
6. While holding the unit in the
operating position (Fig. 3),
position the J-handle to the
location that provides you the
best grip.
7. Tighten the clamp screws
evenly, until the J-handle is
secure.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Decal
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
As a brushcutter:
• Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter
Other optional accessories may be used with the YM90BC. Refer
to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add-ons.