Operator's Manual

Assembly 13
Attaching the Grass Deflector
Attaching the grass deflector differs depending on the
type of trimmer: curved shaft or straight shaft.
Note: To protect the operator, always be sure to attach
the grass deflector.
To Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector
Model Nos. 51934 & 51940
See Figure 5.
Follow these steps to attach the curved shaft grass deflec-
tor.
1. Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the
curved shaft as shown.
2. Lift the grass barrier up slightly.
3. Insert the hex head cap screw through the grass
deflector, bracket, and grass barrier.
4. Place the flat washer and lock washer on the hex head
cap screw.
5. Place the wing nut or hex nut on the hex head cap
screw and turn clockwise to secure.
Figure 5
To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector
Model Nos. 51932 & 51938 and Model Nos. 51934 &
51940
See Figure 6.
Follow these steps to attach the straight shaft grass deflec-
tor.
1. Remove the slotted hex head screw from the grass
deflector.
2. Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on
the grass deflector.
3. Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with
the screw hole in the grass deflector.
4. Insert the slotted hex head screw through the mount-
ing bracket and into the grass deflector.
5. Tighten the screw securely.
Figure 6
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is
sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to
avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.
Curved Shaft
Grass Deflector
Nut
Wing
Lock
Washer
Flat
Washer
Grass
Barrier
Hex Head
Cap Screw
Line
Cutting
Blade
Hex
Nut
Bracket
Grass Deflector
Slot
Tab
Straight Shaft