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For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 11 ),refer to the ASSEMBLYsec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: To avoid serious injury , the
barrier portion ofthe handlebar must beinstalled
as shown to provide a barrier be tween operator
and the spinning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the
handlebar with the mounting bracket at
the end of the arrow .
2. Position the bracket cover over the han-
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebaris
at the end of the arrow .
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with the
hex wrench.
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
Handlebar
Bracket Cover
Shoulder
Strap Clamp
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments must be made
with the engine completely stopped before
using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign ison yourback andthe hookis tothe
right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.
3. Fasten th e strap hook to the clamp located
between the throttle trigger and the handle-
bar mounting bracket and lift the tool to the
operating position.
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before startingthe engineor
beginning a cutting operation .
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the shaft and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by t ighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
SHOULDER STRAP
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
6 inches
(15 cm)
below
waist
30 inches
(76cm)
minimum
4 -- 12 inches
(10 -- 30 cm)
above
ground
30 inches
(76 cm)
minimum
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
Youcan configure your unit using a cuttinghead
for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for
cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch
(1 cm) in diameter . To assemble your unit, go to
the section for the desired configuration a nd fol-
low the instructions.