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NOTE
The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal
Shield when using plastic or metal blades.
1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO shaft
(A).
2. Placetheshieldonthebottomofthebearinghousingange.
3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from
bottom through plate and shield into gear case.
4. Assemble adapter plate (C) onto PTO shaft.
A
A
C
Install trimmer head
1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A).
2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and
insert head locking tool (D).
3. Thread line head (E) onto shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is
tight against adapter plate (C).
4. Remove locking tool (D).
IMPORTANT
Semi-automatic nylon line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield
with cut-off knife. Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result
in trimmer damage, caused by operation with excessive line length.
D
To advance trimmer line
Tip:
To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head
is turning at normal operating speed.
Nylon line replacement
See Maintenance Section for Loading Trimmer Line.
Remove nylon line head
NOTE
Do not disassemble nylon line head.
1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and
insert head locking tool (D).
2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of
shaft.
3. Remove locking tool (D).
C
B
D
E
Cutting attachment shield
CAUTION
Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:
•Cutoffknifeissharp.
•Gearcaseandsurroundingareamaybehot.
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 opera-
tor 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.