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SPlace the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield Gearbox
SInsert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely
with the hex wrench provided.

INSTALLATIONOF THE METAL

BLADE

WARNING: Donot use any blades, or
fastening hardwareother than the washersand
nuts shown in the following illustrations.These
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater,
and installed as shown below. Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE: Thedust cup is l ocated on the gearbox
and not in the parts bag. All other fastening
hardware mentioned in the following assembly
steps is located in the parts bag.
SLeave the dust cup on the gearbox.
SInstall the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft extending from the
gearbox. NOTE:It may be necessary to
remove a plastic protective cov ering from
the threaded shaft before installing these
parts.
SMake sure the raised part of the retaining
washeris faci ng the gearbox and the raised
area fits into the hole in the center of the
blade (see illustration).
SSlide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
SNow place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
SInstall the blade nut by threading onto the
shaft counterclockwise.
Shield
Blade
Retaining
Washer
Dust Cup
Cupped
Washer
Nut
Threaded Shaft
NOTE:Make sure all partsare in place as illus-
trated, and the blade is sandwiched between
the dust cup and the retaining washer. There
should be no space between the blade and the
dust cup or the retaining washer.
SPush in locking lever and hold.
SRotate blade nut until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup.
Locking Lever
SContinue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
STighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.
SRelease locking lever.
STurn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, orappears to be uneven,
the blade is not centered, and you must re-
install.
FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Removefuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with agood
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poul an PROR
brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-
tainedby mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleadedgasol ine).When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

Tostop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.