Poulan Pro PPB300 User Manual

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

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

Screw

Mounting
Bracket

Handlebar

Bracket Cover

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.

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.

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:

Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft.

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

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Screws

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

Insert two screws into the screw holes.

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

30 inches
(76 cm)

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

4 -- 12 inches

(10 -- 30 cm)

above

ground

6 inches
(15 cm)
below
waist

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

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