Poulan 331 instruction manual Configuring Your Unit, Assembly Information Trimmer Head

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CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER

HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be- fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, push in locking lever and hold. Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to hold the locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Release locking lever. Remove both washers and blade. To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the four mounting screws. See AT- TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTAL- LATION OF THE METAL BLADE for illustra- tions. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD

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

1.Remove wing nut from shield.

2.Insert bracket into slot on shield.

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

4.Tighten the wing nut securely.

NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup is positioned on the gearbox as shown below.

 

Bracket

Slot

Wing Nut

 

Shield Gearbox

Dust Cup

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as shown in the illustration before installing the trimmer head.

5.Push in locking lever and hold.

6.Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves.

Locking Lever

7.Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten- ing the trimmer head.

8.Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal. Tighten un- til secure.

9.Release locking lever.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED BLADE

WEED

BLADE

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plas- tic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing one of the weed blades. To re- move the trimmer head, push in locking lever and hold. Rotate trimmer head until the lock- ing lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the cutting head. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See

INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and in- structions for future use. Never use the trim- mer head with the metal blade installed.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Hazard Zone Operator SafetyEye ProtectionFuel Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyCutting Safety Transporting and StorageAdjust and Secure the HAN- Dlebar Carton ContentsAssembly of Shoulder Strap Tools RequiredAssembly Information Trimmer Head Configuring Your UnitAssembly Information Weed Blade Attaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer HeadAttaching the Metal Shield Installation of the Metal BladeHOW to Stop Your Unit ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your Brushcutter Primer BulbON/STOP Switch Throttle Trigger HOW to Start Your UnitStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Flooded EngineCutting Methods Operating Position Trimmer Line AdvanceOperating Instructions for USE with Trimmer Head Operator or others Operating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeUnit if blade thrust occurs Clean AIR Filter Inspect and Clean Unit and DE- CalsCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check for Damaged or Worn PartsCarburetor Adjustment Blade ReplacementReplacing the Line Seasonal StorageFuel System Troubleshooting Table EngineOther Trouble Cause RemedyAgency and POULAN/WEED EATER, Divi Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC
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331 specifications

The Poulan 331 is a versatile chainsaw that has become a popular choice among both casual users and professional arborists due to its reliable performance and user-friendly features. This model strikes a balance between power and convenience, making it suitable for a variety of cutting tasks, from tree trimming to firewood chopping.

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