ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER WARNING: When adjusting the han- dle, be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety label.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the tube to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

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

NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will re- sult.

1.Remove washer and wing nut from shield.

2.Assemble parts as shown.

3.Tighten wing nut securely.

Shield

Washer

Wing Nut CAUTION:

NOTE: Remove

Sharp line

and use washer

limiter blade

and wing nut from

 

this bolt for assem-

 

bling shield.

 

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

 

Motor

 

 

 

 

Pigtail

Assist Handle

 

Housing

 

 

 

 

Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semi-automatic Head with .065” line.

Cord Retainer

Trigger Switch

Debris Shield

Tap Button

Line Limiter Blade

 

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and rotates during operation.

TAP BUTTON

The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the cutting line during operation and to remove the spool during line replacement.

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Poulan 530164104 Adjusting The Assist Handle, Attaching The Shield, Know Your Trimmer, Recessed Plug, Trigger Switch