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Trimmer Head
Install the Trimmer Head.
1. Turn the trimmer over so that the gear
case output shaft faces UP.
2. Remove and discard the black plastic
protective cap from the output shaft.
See Figure 10.
3. Rotate the holder until the hole in the
holder aligns with the notch on the
gear case. Use the long end of the hex
wrench to lock the holder and output
shaft. See Figure 10.
4. While holding the hex wrench, thread
the trimmer head onto the output shaft,
turning counter-clockwise. Using hand
pressure only, tighten the trimmer head
firmly on the output shaft.
IMPORTANT!
The trimmer head has a left-hand thread.
For removal turn the trimmer head
clockwise.
5. Remove the hex wrench.
6. Adjust the trimmer line length to reach
no further than the line cutter on the
cutting attachment shield. Trim to the
correct length if necessary.
Assembly
Figure 10
WARNING!
A standard grass trimmer
with a loop handle should NEVER be
operated with blade-type attachments.
For blade use the trimmer must be
tted with a bicycle-type handlebar
or a barrier bar that is located in front
of the operator to reduce the risk of
the operator from coming in contact
with the cutting attachment (per ANSI
B175.3). When using a blade, the unit
must also be equipped with a harness
or strap.
The unit should now be
completely assembled and ready
for use with a trimmer head.
Holder
Output
shaft
Retaining
Plug
Figure 11
To install a
trimmer head onto
a T242X, rst
remove the
shaft bolt, bolt guard
and safety clip
(see the next page).
Hex Wrench
26013
Figure 9
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Outer
Tube
Socket-
Head Cap
Screw
Bracket
Shim
Clamp
Screw
Shim
Retaining
Nut
Cutting
Attachment
Mounting
Plate
Cutting Attachment Shield
Line Cutter
Figure 9A
Hex
Screws
Nuts
Assembly and Adjustments
Install the Cutting Attachment
Shield T242/T242X.
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the cutting
attachment mounting plate.
See Figure 9.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the unit with-
out the cutting attachment shield
installed 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
retaining 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 screws. See Figure 9.
Sub-Shield T242X
(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-shield is completely
hooked at the hook receiver.
Sub-shield
Hook
Hook
Receiver
Cutting Attachment Shield
T242
T242X
Bolt
Shim
Shim
Nut
Upper Clamp
Cutting Attachment Shield
3. Tighten the four socket-head cap
screws to secure the cutting attachment
shield.
4. Re-tighten clamp screw and retaining nut.