10plastIc shIeld InstallatIonCAUTIONWear Gloves or personal injury may result:• Cutoff knife is sharp.• Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.1. Remove wing nut (A), washer (B), and bolt (C).2. Snap the shield over the bearing housing.3. Install bolt (C), washer (B), and wing nut (A).nylon lIne head InstallatIon1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded PTO shaft.2. Align locating hole in upper plate with hole in bearing housing andinsert locking tool (D).3. Thread cutting attachment onto shaft clockwise until head is tight.IMPORTANTRemember to remove the locking tool.IMPORTANTSemi-automatic nylon line heads must be used only with plasticdebris shield with cut-off knife.cBAdto advance trImmer lIneSee Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.NOTETo advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the groundwhile the head is turning at normal operating speed.