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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
BRUSH BLADE
BRUSH
BLADE
NOTE:
If your unit has been assembled for
trimmer head use, refer to the section ATTACH-
ING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER
HEAD and reverse the steps to remove the plas-
tic shield and trimmer head before you mount the
metal shield and blade. Store these parts for fu-
ture use. Never use the trimmer head with the
metal blade installed.
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL SHIELD
DANGER:
The metal shield must be
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with the 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 tube. The blade is
sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves
while working with blades.
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If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the shaft, remove the covering to
expose the threads.
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Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield
Gearbox
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Insert the 4 mounting screws through the
bottom of the shield. Thread them into the
gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with
one of the hex key wrenches provided.
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE
WARNING:
Do not use any blades, or
fastening hardware other than the washers and
nuts illustrated in the following illustrations.
These parts must be provided by POULAN
PRO, and installed as shown below. Failure to
use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off
and seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE:
When installing the blade, make sure
you install it with the correct side facing up
(marked on the blade). If you are re-installing
an older blade and the writing has worn off,
use the following illustration as a guide.
Teeth on
blade point in
this direction
Top view of blade
NOTE:
The dust cup and retaining washer
are located on the gearbox and not in the parts
bag.
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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
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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.
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Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
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Now place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the
washer is toward the blade.
