Poulan 952711931 instruction manual Assembly, Adjusting the Handle, Attaching Shield

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.

Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.

Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright

 

position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section.

1.Remove wing nut from shield.

2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Slot Bracket

PIVOT

Wing Nut

Gearbox

Shield

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