Poulan U4000C - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Blade Shield
Blade
Gearbox
Shaft
Hanger
BLADE
The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,
weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in
diameter.
BLADE SHIELD
The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from
the spinning blade.
WARNING:
Always disconnect pow-
erhead spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER AT-
TACHMENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use. To install hang-
er on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
ton.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.