Poulan 952711828 - Manual (Page 7)

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To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the
four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head,
make sure the dust cup and retaining washer
are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox.
The retaining washer must be positioned with
the raised section toward the gearbox.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while tightening trimmer head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turn-
ing counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.
Trimmer
head
Dust cup
Retaining
washer
Gearbox
4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC 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 and is equipped with a
line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE
WEED
BLADE
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic
shield before attaching the metal shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the trimmer
head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft from turning while loos-
ening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer
head by turning clockwise. Remove the screw-
driver. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and
remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket
from slot. See INSTALLATION OF THE TRIM-
MER HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC
SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to store all
parts and instructions for future use. Never use
the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
WARNING: The metal shield must be
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with a 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 shaft.
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield
Gearbox
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure-
ly with the hex wrench provided.