Poulan PPB300 Assembly Of Shoulder Strap, To Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp, Configuring Your Unit

2.Position the bracket cover over the han- dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is at the end of the arrow.

3.Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly; then, tighten each screw securely with the hex wrench.

HandlebarScrew

Bracket Cover

Mounting

Bracket

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.

1.Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul- der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.

2.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.

3.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located between the trigger handle and the handle- bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper- ating position.

4.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.

TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:

1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the shaft.

3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.

4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5.Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing screws with a hex wrench.

		HARNESS
	ADJUSTMENT
	FOR BALANCE
6 inches		4 -- 12 inches
(15 cm)		(10 -- 30 cm)
below
	30 inches	above
waist
	(76 cm)	ground

30 inches

(76 cm)

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 (1 cm) in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and fol- low the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- TRIMMER HEAD

TRIMMER

HEAD

Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp

Upper Shoulder

Strap Clamp

Screws

NOTE:Remove the blade and metal shield be- fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the

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