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Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary. AFTER USE • Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust. • Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. MEANING WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read operator's manual before operating WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear safety glasses or eye protection and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed. NOTE: Long term exposure to the sound pressure levels specified may cause permanent loss of hearing. Wear hearing protectors in accordance with AS 1270. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the trimming area. THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the string guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutting head. SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on string guard. To prevent serious injury, do not touch blade. BRUSHCUTTERS: REPLACE DULL BLADES Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury. TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment. 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE BRUSHCUTTER KIT The Brush Cutter Kit consists of: • J-handle and hardware • Harness • New cutting attachment mount • New cutting attachment shield • Cutting blade • Blade retainer and nut • Locking Rod The D-handle and old cutting attachment shield must be removed and replaced. All other kit items must be assembled before using the unit with the cutting blade. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury or damage to the unit, ALL of the items in the brush cutter kit MUST be installed when operating the unit with the cutting blade. REMOVE THE D-HANDLE Remove the D-handle before assembling the J-handle. 1. Remove the four (4) screws and four (4) hex nuts with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Remove the D-handle and bottom handle clamp on the boom shaft. See Figure 1. (4) Screws Shaft Housing D-Handle Bottom Clamp (4) Nuts Shaft Grip FIGURE 1 INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE Installation 1. Remove the screws, nuts and clamp pieces that were installed on the J-handle for shipping. 2. Lay the unit on its side. On the bottom of the shaft housing is a pre-drilled hole. With a flat blade or Torx T-20 screwdriver, insert the anti-rotation screw through the hole in the bottom clamp and into the hole in the shaft housing. Tighten securely. See Figure 2. Shaft Housing Anti-rotation screw Bottom Clamp Pre-drilled Hole FIGURE 2 3. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces. See Figure 3. (4) Screws Top Clamp J-Handle Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts FIGURE 3 4. 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. 5. Place the clamps and J-handle over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp. 6. 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. 6 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment 7. Loosen the screws so that the J-handle easily moves in the clamp assembly. Do not remove the screws or nuts. 8. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly. See Figure 4. 9. While holding the unit in the operating position, arrange the J-handle in the location that provides you with the best grip. See Figure 5. 10. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. Decal Support Fitting INSTALL THE HARNESS WARNING: To avoid personal injury, always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. ...