Trimmer Head - Weed Eater 530163351 Instruction Manual

4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
6 inches
below
waist
30 inches
30 inches
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up
to 1/2 inch in diameter. To assemble your unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - -

TRIMMER HEAD

NOTE:
Remove the blade and metal shield
before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust
cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from
turning while loosening the blade nut. Remove
blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. Remove both washers and blade.
To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the
four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE
METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATION OF THE
METAL BLADE for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
AND TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING:
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection to the operator and others from the
risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a
4 -- 12
line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the
inches
proper length. The line limiter blade (on un-
above
derside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
ground
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
NOTE:
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 gearbox
as shown below.
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Retaining Washer
NOTE:
installed as shown in the illustration before
installing the trimmer head.
5. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
6. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while tightening trimmer head.
TRIMMER
HEAD
Screwdriver
7. While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the
direction shown on the decal (counter-
clockwise). Tighten until secure.
NOTE:
tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.
5
The shield must be prop-
If your unit has a plastic cover over the
Wing Nut
Gearbox
Dust Cup
Make sure all parts are properly
The retaining washer must be posi-