9ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSOn some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In thiscase you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fitthe operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed.INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE1. Place the J-handle between the top and middleclamp pieces (Fig. 1).(4) ScrewsTop Clamp J-HandleMiddle ClampBottom ClampNuts2. While holding the three pieces together, install the four(4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line uponly when assembled correctly.3. Place the clamps and the J-handle over the shafthousing and onto the bottom clamp.4. Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with afinger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver.Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.5. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line onthe decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2). You mustfirst loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.Fig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 36. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3),position the J-handle to the location that provides youthe best grip.7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handleis secure.DecalBRUSHCUTTER ONLY: INSTALL THEHARNESS1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle.2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down throughthe slot in the buckle (Fig. 4).3. Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder.Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 5).4. Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab tolengthen, pull strap to shorten (Fig 6).Support FittingFig. 4Fig. 5Fig. 6BRUSHCUTTER ONLY: REMOVE ANDINSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELDRemove the cutting attachment shield whenusing the unit as a brushcutterRemove the cutting attachment shield from the shieldmount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat bladescrewdriver (Fig. 7). Store parts for future use.The cuttingattachment shieldshould NOT be installed when operating theunit with a blade. Remove the cuttingattachment shield before removing orinstalling the blade.WARNING:Always use theshoulder harnesswhen using the cutting blade to avoidserious personal injury.WARNING: