Bolens BL250 - Manual (Page 8)

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Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit
as a grass trimmer
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by
inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7).
REMOVE THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALL
THE CUTTING BLADE
NOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easi-
er, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
See Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
1.
Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and
insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).
(3) Screws
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Shield Mount
Gear Housing
WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use.
It can result in injury to the operator. The hous-
ing remains hot for a short time even after the
unit is turned off. Do not touch the gear housing
until it has cooled.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the
cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all
times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer.
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Slot
Locking Rod
Shaft Bushing Hole
Locking Rod Slot
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Output
Shaft
2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the
boom of the unit (Fig. 9).
3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting
attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft
(Fig. 10). Store the cutting attachment for future use.
NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment
will be used when installing the cutting blade.
Install the Cutting Blade
4. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11).
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always wear gloves while handling or installing
the blade.
Shield
Mount
Locking Rod
Cutting
Blade
Blade Retainer Nut
Output Shaft
Bushing
Pilot Hole
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 7