Shoulder strap assembly – Craftsman C944.511590 User Manual
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6. Retighten handlebar by turning
clamp knob clockwise until handle
bar is secure and stationary in
clamp (clamp knob cannot be
overtightened).
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments are required
before use. The shoulder strap clamp
must be installed as shown above the
handlebar on the upper tube (power-
head end of unit).
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap
clamp has two spacer tabs attached.
These tabs are provided to adapt this
attachment for use with powerheads
that have a 1" diameter upper tube
(the shoulder strap clamp will not tight
en down securely on the 1" diameter
upper tube without using these spacer
tabs). The tabs must be broken off
completely before use and placed over
the screw holes on the lower shoulder
strap clamp. These tabs are not need
ed for powerheads with a 7/8" upper
tube.
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1" diameter
upper tube
1. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the upper tube above
the handlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the upper tube and
align the upper and lower clamp
screw holes (use spacer tabs be
tween upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for
1" diameter upper tube).
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
3.
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
Insert two screws into the screw
holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by
tightening screws with the hex
wrench.
5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for
fit and balance before starting the
engine or beginning a cutting opera
tion.
6. Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and al
low it to rest on your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook
to be about 6 inches below the
waist.
8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper
clamp and lift the too! to the oper
ating position.