S Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gearbox

will keep the shaft from turning while tight-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ening the trimmer head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hex Wrench

Shield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - BRUSH BLADE

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

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 plastic shield and trimmer head before you mount the metal shield and blade. Store these parts for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD

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 the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube.

DANGER: 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 expose the threads.

SPlace the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.

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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 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 plastic protective covering from the threaded shaft before removing the retain- ing washer.

Dust Cup

 

 

 

Retaining

 

 

 

Washer

 

 

 

 

SInstall the blade over the threaded shaft ex- tending from the gearbox between the dust cup and the retaining washer. Make sure

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Weed Eater BC3100, 530087645 Assembly Information Brush Blade, Assembly of the Metal Blade, Assembly of the Metal Shield