Craftsman C944.514560 - Manual (Page 7)

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CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cut-
ting head for grass and light weeds, or
a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,
and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in
diameter. To assemble your unit, go to
the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal
shield before attaching the plastic shield
and trimmer head. To remove blade,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating
the blade. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
Remove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re-
move the four mounting screws. See
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for future use.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection to the operator and
others from the risk of thrown objects,
and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover
over the threads on the threaded
shaft, remove the covering to expose
the threads. Before installing the trim-
mer head, make sure the dust cup
and retaining washer are positioned
on the gearbox as shown.
Wing Nut
Dust Cup
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
Retaining Washer
NOTE: Make sure all parts are prop-
erly installed as shown in the illustra-
tion before installing the trimmer head.
5. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
6. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.
Screwdriver
7. While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock-
wise. Tighten until secure.
NOTE: The retaining washer must be
positioned with the raised section facing
toward the gearbox.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE
WEED
BLADE
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and
plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing the weed blade. To
remove the trimmer head, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the side of
the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.