S Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below.

 

Bracket

Slot

Wing Nut

 

DANGER: The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade. The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by- standers. Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to

Shield

Gearbox

the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube. The blade is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades.

S If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft, remove the covering to

Dust Cup

Retaining Washer

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

SAlign hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

SInsert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten- ing the trimmer head.

Hex Wrench

S While holding the hex wrench in position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft and tight- en until secure.

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi- tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

BRUSH BLADE

BRUSH

BLADE

NOTE: If your unit has been assembled for trimmer head use, refer to the section ATTACH-

ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plas- tic shield and trimmer head before you mount the metal shield and blade. Store these parts for fu- ture use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD

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expose the threads.

S Place the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.

Gearbox

Shield

S Insert the 4 mounting screws through the bottom of the shield. Thread them into the gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex key wrenches provided.

ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts illustrated 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: When installing the blade, make sure you install it with the correct side facing up (marked on the blade). If you are re-installing an older blade and the writing has worn off, use the following illustration as a guide.

Top view of blade

Teeth on blade point in this direction

NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag.

SRemove the retainer washer from the gear- box, and leave the dust cup on the gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a

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530088847 specifications

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