Operator's Manual
13
Attaching the Grass Deflector
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operating trimmer. Failure to attach the grass
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To Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector
Item No. 51958
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1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
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To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector
Item Nos. 51978 and 51978A
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Assembly
Figure 5
Straight Shaft
Grass Deflector
Tab
Slot
Bolt
Figure 4
Curved Shaft
Grass Deflector
Wing
Nut
Line Cut-off
Blade
Hex Head
Cap Screw
Bracket
Grass
Shield