12NOTEThe Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and shouldnot be gripped when using or carrying the unit.operatIon wIth bladesPreparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade UseWARNINGBlade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U-handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits.TO USETHESE BLADESPro Maxi-CutGrass/WeedBladeRigid PlasticTri-CutGrass/Weed BladeMetal BladeLoop Handle, w/orw/o Barrier BarU-Handle or Loop Handlew/Barrier BarU-Handle or Loop Handlew/Barrier BarPlastic Shield Plastic Shield Metal ShieldHarness Harness HarnessUpper Plate &Flat WasherUpper Plate& Glide CupUpper/LowerBlade PlatesHex Nut Hex Nut Hex NutYoumustinstalltheseparts!New Cotter Pin New Cotter Pin New Cotter Pin• WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON GT (CURVED SHAFT) MODEL TRIMMERS• Arbor diameter of Upper Blade Plate must match arbor diameter of blades.• New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.• Brush Cutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harnessblade set-up GuIde