Troy-Bilt TB525CS - Manual (Page 5)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1.
Loosen the clamp screws on the handle just enough to
move it.
2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 6),
move the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip .
3. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is secure.
TB575SS
1.
Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on
the cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield
with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield
on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply
to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.
TB525CS
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing
above the clamp assembly (Fig. 1).
2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the
cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the cutting
attachment shield until the screw holes align and the guard
fits into the recessed pocket (Fig. 2).
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 3).
(4) Screws
D-Handle
Bottom
Clamp
Fig. 6
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Shaft Housing
Fig. 3
(4) Screws
Clamp
Assembly
Cutting
Attachment
Assembly
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Recessed
Pocket
2. Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on
the top of the cutting attachment shield (Fig 5).
3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting
attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step
2 (Fig. 5). Do not tighten.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been
started, then tighten securely.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,
never operate the trimmer without the cutting
attachment shield in place.
Fig. 5