Troy-Bilt TB50 - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed.
1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3).
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. 4).
3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 5).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Shaft Housing
Fig. 5
(4) Screws
Clamp
Assembly
Cutting
Attachment
Assembly
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Recessed
Pocket
Never operate the
trimmer without the
cutting attachment shield in place to
prevent serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Fig. 2
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing and
push it on the boom (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in
the handle is to the right.
2. Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the
handle and push through. On the left side of the
handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the
wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make
the handle adjustment.
3. Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top
of the shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches
(15.24 cm) from the end of the housing.
4. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 2), position the D-handle to the location that
provides you the best grip.
5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.
Fig. 1
Bolt
Washer
Wing Nut
Tighten
Housing
D-Handle
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Shaft Housing