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6

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL

BLADE

WARNING:

Do not use any blades, or

fastening hardware other than the washers and

nuts shown in the following illustrations. These

parts must be provided by Poulan/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:

The dust cup and retaining washer are

located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag.

S

Remove 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.

Retaining

Washer

Dust Cup

S

Install the blade over the threaded shaft ex-

tending from the gearbox between the dust

cup and the retaining washer. Make sure

the raised part of the retaining washer is

facing the gearbox, and the raised area fits

into the hole in the center of the blade.

S

Slide the blade and retaining washer onto

the shaft of the gearbox.

S

Now place the cupped washer onto the

shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the

washer is toward the blade.

S

Install the blade nut by threading onto the

shaft counterclockwise.

Shield

Blade

Retaining

Washer

Dust Cup

Cupped

Washer

Nut

Threaded Shaft

NOTE:

Make sure all parts are in place as illus-

trated, and the blade is sandwiched between

the dust cup and the retaining washer. There

should be no space between the blade and the

dust cup or the retaining washer.

S

Push in locking lever and hold.

S

Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls

into one of the grooves in the dust cup.

Locking Lever

S

Continue to hold in locking lever. This will

keep the shaft from turning while tightening

the blade nut.

S

Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.

S

Release locking lever.

S

Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds

against the shield, or appears to be uneven,

the blade is not centered, and you must re-

install.

FUEL YOUR UNIT

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good

quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to

be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob-

tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of

unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the

instructions printed on the container. Always

read and follow the safety rules under FUEL

SAFETY.

STARTING

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch

to the OFF position.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

Starting Position

WARNING:

The trimmer head will

turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-

tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause

serious burns.

S

Rest engine and shield on ground, support-

ing trimmer head off ground.

Summary of Contents for 530088774

Page 1: ...tencias e instruc ciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves DANGER Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s...

Page 2: ...an be blinded or injured Keep people and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Hazard Zone 50 Feet 15 Meters WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to...

Page 3: ...the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer head S Keep others including children animals...

Page 4: ...bar is installed correctly then tighten each screw securely with the short hex wrench Bracket Cover Screw Mounting Bracket Handlebar ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handle...

Page 5: ...OTE Remove the trimmer head and plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade To remove the trim mer head push in locking lever and hold Ro tate trimmer head until the...

Page 6: ...E Make sure all parts are in place as illus trated and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retainin...

Page 7: ...be less likely to weld onto the spool If trimmer head does not turn when the engine is in operation make sure the tube is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allo...

Page 8: ...rottle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cut ting The blade should not turn while the en gine is running at idle If the blade turns at idle do not use your unit Refer to the Ca...

Page 9: ...See Carburetor Adjustments S Loosen screw S Air filter dirty S Spark plug fouled S Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load S Clean or replace air fi...

Page 10: ...OR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment en gines must be designed built and equi...

Page 11: ...EED EATER servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVE...

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