Poulan 530164104 - Manual (Page 4)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
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
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
NOTE: Remove
and use washer
and wing nut from
this bolt for assem-
bling shield.
Wing Nut
Washer
CAUTION:
Sharp line
limiter blade
OPERATION
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.
Pigtail
Plug
Assist Handle
Trigger Switch
Cord Retainer
Debris Shield
Semi-automatic
Head with .065” line.
Motor
Housing
Tap Button
Line Limiter Blade
RECESSED PLUG
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach
your extension cord to 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.
ASSIST HANDLE
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold
and guide the unit.
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.