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11 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
11.3 Mounting and Removing the Barrier Bar
11.3.1 Mounting the Barrier Bar
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from loss of 
control or contact with the cutting attachment, use a metal 
grass blade or brush knife only if the unit is equipped with a 
loop handle, barrier bar and harness.
To mount the barrier bar:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
► Insert the square nuts(2) in the barrier bar(1) and line up 
the holes.
► Position one clamp(5) in the loop handle (3).
► Position the other clamp(7) against the drive tube and line 
up the holes in the loop handle and clamps.
► Place the barrier bar(4) in position over the holes in the 
loop handle.
► Insert the screws(8) and tighten them down securely. 
Ensure that the handle and barrier bar are tight and will 
not move during operation.
11.3.2 Removing the Barrier Bar
To remove the barrier bar:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
► Remove the screws(6).
► Remove the barrier bar(1), loop handle(3) and clamps(4 
and 5).
► Remove the square nuts(2) from the loop handle.
11.4 Mounting and Removing a Deflector
11.4.1 Mounting a Deflector
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects or contact 
with the cutting attachment, never operate the trimmer / 
brushcutter without a properly mounted deflector. Keep 
bystanders at least 50ft. (15m) away. When using a 
deflector designed for use with a metal cutting blade, you 
must change the deflector or add a skirt before mounting a 
mowing head.