Weed Eater 530088132 - Manual (Page 6)

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NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the threaded shaft, remove the cov-
ering to expose the threads. Before installing
the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and
retaining washer are positioned on the gear-
box as shown below.
Wing Nut
Retaining Washer
Dust Cup
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly
installed as illustrated in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.
5. Push in locking lever and hold.
6. Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls
into one of the grooves .
Locking Lever
7. Continue to hold in locking lever. This will
keep the shaft from turning while tighten-
ing the trimmer head.
8. Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal. Tighten until
secure.
9. Release locking lever.
NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi-
tioned with the raised section facing toward
the gearbox.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
BRUSH BLADE
BRUSH
BLADE
NOTE: 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 locking lever falls
into one of the grooves in the dust cup. Contin-
ue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the trimmer
head. Remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise. Release locking lever. To remove the
plastic shield, loosen and remove wing nut.
Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND
TRIMMER HEAD 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
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.
1. If your unit has a plastic cover over the
threads on the shaft, remove the covering
to expose the threads.
2. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield
Gearbox
3. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely
with the hex wrench provided.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
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: 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.