Shoulder strap assembly – Craftsman C944.511590 User Manual

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6. Retighten handlebar by turning

clamp knob clockwise until handle
bar is secure and stationary in
clamp (clamp knob cannot be

overtightened).

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Proper shoulder strap

and handlebar adjustments are required
before use. The shoulder strap clamp
must be installed as shown above the
handlebar on the upper tube (power-
head end of unit).
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap
clamp has two spacer tabs attached.

These tabs are provided to adapt this

attachment for use with powerheads

that have a 1" diameter upper tube

(the shoulder strap clamp will not tight
en down securely on the 1" diameter
upper tube without using these spacer

tabs). The tabs must be broken off

completely before use and placed over

the screw holes on the lower shoulder

strap clamp. These tabs are not need
ed for powerheads with a 7/8" upper

tube.

LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP

Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1" diameter

upper tube

1. Place the upper shoulder strap

clamp over the upper tube above

the handlebar.

2. Position the lower shoulder strap

clamp under the upper tube and
align the upper and lower clamp
screw holes (use spacer tabs be

tween upper and lower clamps if

necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for

1" diameter upper tube).

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD
END

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

ATTACHMENT
END

Screws

Insert two screws into the screw
holes.

4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by

tightening screws with the hex
wrench.

5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for

fit and balance before starting the

engine or beginning a cutting opera

tion.

6. Insert your right arm and head

through the shoulder strap and al

low it to rest on your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger sign is on

your back and the hook is to the

right side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest

flat on the shoulder.

7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook

to be about 6 inches below the
waist.

8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper

clamp and lift the too! to the oper
ating position.