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SPECIALNOTICE:
Exposuretovibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
peoplepronetocirculationdisorders orabnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
changein skin color or texture, or loss of feel-
ing in thefingers,hands,or joints, discontinue
theuseofthistool andseekmedicalattention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operatepowertoolson acontinualandregular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
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Brushcutter attachment
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Handlebar (with clamp and knob)
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Handlebar clamp base (with spacer tabs)
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Shoulder strap
S
Upper shoulder strap clamp
S
Lower shoulder strap clamp (with spacer
tabs)
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Handlebar clamp screws (4)
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Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
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Attachment hanger
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Hex wrench
W ARNING:
If received assemble d, re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
Ifyouneedassist anceorfin dt ha tpar ts
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER AT -
TACHMENT
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove theshaft capfrom thebrushcut-
ter attachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Beforeusingthe unit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
W ARNING:
Make sure thelocking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before operat-
ing the unit.
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT.
To avoid
seriousinjury,thebarrier portionof thehandlebar
must be installed as shown on the upper shaft of
the powerhead to provide a barrier between op-
erator and the spinning blade. Attach shaft
clamp above arrow on safety warning decal on
the u ppershaft ( powerhead en d o f unit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on handlebar clamp be-
tween the arrows on the handlebar decal.
NOTE:
The shaft clamp base has four
spacer tabs attached. These tabs are pro-
vided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1
"
diameter upper
shaft(theshaftclampwill nottightendownse-
curely on the 1
"
diameter upper shaft without
using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be
broken off completely before use and placed
over the screw holes on the clamp base.
These tabs are not needed for powerheads
with a 7/8
"
upper shaft.
Spacer Tabs
HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1
"
diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the shaft clamp over the upper
shaftabovethearrowonthesafetydecal.