10Install the cutting attachment shield when usingthe unit as a grass trimmerInstall the cutting attachment shield on the shield mountby inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount.Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7).BRUSHCUTTER ONLY: REMOVE THECUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALL THECUTTING BLADENOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easier,place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.Remove the Cutting Attachment ShieldSee Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.Remove the Cutting Attachment1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot andinsert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).(3) ScrewsCuttingAttachmentShieldShield MountGear HousingFig. 7BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSCutting AttachmentLocking RodSlotLocking RodShaft Bushing HoleLocking Rod SlotOutput ShaftBushingLocking RodOutput Shaft2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next tothe boom of the unit (Fig. 9).3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cuttingattachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft(Fig. 10). Store the cutting attachment for future use.NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachmentwill be used when installing the cutting blade.Fig. 8Fig. 10Fig. 9Install the Cutting Blade4. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing(Fig. 11).ShieldMountLocking RodCuttingBladeBlade Retainer NutOutput ShaftBushingPilot HoleFig. 11The gear housinggets hot with use. Itcan result in injury to the operator. Thehousing remains hot for a short time evenafter the unit is turned off. Do not touch thegear housing until it has cooled.WARNING:To avoid seriouspersonal injury, thecutting attachment shield MUST be in placeat all times while operating the unit as agrass trimmer.WARNING:To avoid seriouspersonal injury,always wear gloves while handling orinstalling the blade.WARNING: