Weed Eater 952711970 - Manual (Page 10)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
INSTALLING LINE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
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 the shaft cap from attachment
(if present).
3. Position locking/release button of at-
tachment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the coupler
until the locking/release button snaps
into the primary hole.
5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole.
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 4), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR UNIT illustration in the OPERATION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter
Blade
PIVOT
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:
When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.