ASSEMBLY
Fitting the loop handle
� Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be �tted between the arrows on the shaft.
Dismantling:
� Undo the knob (at least three turns).
� � � � � Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. Fit the nut, knob and screw. Do not overtighten. Now adjust the trimmer to give a comfortable working position. Tighten the bolt/knob. �
Push the knob towards the coupling. Carefully twist the lower half of the shaft to unlock it. Hold both parts of the shaft and pull the lower part of the shaft out of the coupling.
Fitting the trimmer head
WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is �tted this can cause serious personal injury.
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft
(324LDx)
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Assembly:
� Make sure the knob is loose.
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1� trimmer head
K
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Align the cut-out in the lower part of the shaft with the coupling locking tab on the upper part of the shaft. Then lock the sections together.
K J I
G F I
B C
A
� � Tighten the knob. � � � � �
Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the guard onto the �tting on the shaft and secure it with the bolt (L). Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. To �t the trimmer head, �rst separate the two halves (see diagram). Proceed as follows: Insert a �nger into the centre hole of the cover (I) while grasping the cover with your other �ngers. Using the index �nger and thumb of your other hand, release the two catches (J) that engage in the cut-outs in the bottom half (K). Pull apart the trimmer head, grasping the cover �rmly. Place the cover (I) and the support �ange (F) on the output shaft. Ensure that the drive discs guide locates correctly in the covers centre hole.
