TT-1 Trimmer Rack use and installation instructions.
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Care must be taken when selecting a trailer mounting location so as to provide clearance for the pulling vehicle when in a tight turn (jack knife) so nothing is damaged. Mounting the rack on the curb side of the trailer is generally safer. IMPORTANT: When facing the rack the upright with the hinge mechanism, (right side) MUST be mounted to the RIGHT of the fixed position upright (left side).The trimmer handle, not the shaft should be installed in the right side upright. (See photo in brochure). The left side upright should support the trimmer head end of the trimmers as close to the end of the trimmer shaft as possible. ( Usually near, but slightly above the shield ) IT IS THE USERS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THE RACK IS INSTALLED SAFELY AND SECURELY TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE RACK AND TRIMMERS AND THAT TRIMMERS ARE PROPERLY PLACED IN THE RACK.

STEP 1 OPEN TRAILERS: After choosing the mounting location and determining the distance between the uprights (generally around 40 inches) temporarily clamp the uprights in place. Check again for clearance and to be certain you have chosen the most desirable location. Each upright must be attached using two of the ½" bolts and lock nuts provided or the equivalent. The upper and lower mounting holes on each upright must be at least 12 inches apart. Make certain when drilling the uprights that the holes are centered in the upright from left to right. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely and check regularly. ENCLOSED TRAILER MOUNTING. TrimmerTrap part number MB-4 should be used for attaching the TT-1 Trimmer rack to the inside walls of trucks and trailers. See instructions included with MB-4. Be certain that the attachment points are sufficiently strong enough to support the rack and trimmers. The trailer wall vertical supports are usually ideal for this purpose. Of course, there are many types and different brands of trucks and trailers. If the vertical supports are not spaced appropriately and the wall is not lined with a heavy enough material for direct attachment to the wall we offer the following suggestions. Attach both upper brackets of each upright to a 2 by 4 or similar board or piece of metal which can be cut to length to horizontally span several of the vertical supports in the wall and be attached accordingly. Do the same for both bottom brackets on each upright. You could also use a single piece of plywood or metal approx. 36" by 40" to attach the rack to. You can then attach this "back plate" anywhere desired in the trailer and easily move it later, if desired. Be sure to leave enough clearance at the top of the rack to install the top trimmer.

STEP 2 Cut the wire rope included with the rack into two equal lengths. Attach a clip to each hinge using two of the alm. sleeves per clip. ( see figures 1& 2 ) Using a pair of locking pliers such as vice grips, tightly crimp the sleeves.

STEP 3 THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER CAPS AND HANDLE CRADLES INCLUDED WITH THE TRIMMER RACK MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED TO PROTECT TRIMMERS. Two different length rubber caps are included. The shortest length caps ( 2& ¼" long ) must be installed on two studs above the "U" shaped hooks on the left side upright. The longest caps ( 5&1/2" long ) must be installed on the two "U" shaped hooks on the LEFT SIDE upright where the trimmer shaft rest. Be certain all the caps are slid completely on. When properly installed there should be no metal to metal contact. HINT: Hair spray can be used as a lubricant to aid installation and will act as an adhesive to hold the caps in place after drying. Install the handle cradles as shown in Fig. 1. Align the top two holes of the cradle with the two holes in the upright just above the handle rest, and the middle two holes of the cradle with the two holes in the handle rest.( the bottom two holes of the cradle are not used for attachment to the TT-1). Insert the nylon ties ( two per cradle ) through the back side of the rack and around the cradle, then back through the adjacent hole. Secure and tighten ties. The cradles will now fold up with the hinge and around the trimmer handle to protect and hold it in place. To install a trimmer in the rack While holding the trimmer as you normally do during use, first place the shaft on the" trimmer head" end of the trimmer into the hook on the left side upright. ( the trimmer will need to be at an angle approx. 45 degrees from the rack (normally one or two steps back) next, while holding the trimmer with the power head end down slightly, step forward (towards the rack) with the trimmer and set the trimmer handle in the open cradle. While holding the trimmer in place, close the hinge and secure with clip. With a little practice, this should take no more than two or three seconds! Trimmer racks which are properly installed, maintained and used for the purpose which they were designed will protect and prevent damage to trimmers. TrimmerTrap, inc. will not in any way be responsible for wear or damage to trimmers. A padlock can be installed in place of the clip to help secure trimmers against theft.

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