Poulan Pro 331 Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE: Make sure al; parts are properly
fastaltad 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 smal; screwdriver into aligned
holes. This wil_ keep the shaft from turn_
fag whi;e tightening 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: The retaining washer must be pobl-
tioned with the raised section facing toward the
gearbox.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED
BLADE
_WEED
BLADE
NOTE: Removethe trimmer head and plastic
shield before attaching the metel shield and
installing the weed blade. To remove the tdm-
met head, alignhole inthe dust cup with the hele
in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust
cup. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft fiom turningwhile
faoseningthe thmmer head. Remove the tdm-
met heed by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. To remove the plastic shield, loos-
en and removewing nut. Pivot shield to release
bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF
THE CU3RING HEAD and ATTACHING THE
PLASTIC SHIELD for iiluelrations. 8e sure to
store all parts and instructions for future use.
Never use the trimmer head with the metal
blade installed.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
_WARNING: The metal shield must
be properly installed on the tool anytime the
tool is used with a 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.
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Gearbox
Shield
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws
through the holes of the gearbox and the
metal shield. Tighten evenly and secure-
ly 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
fasteninghardware other than the washers and
nuts shown in the fc_lowingillustrations. These
parts must be provided by PoulanNVeed Eater
and installed as shown below. Faiture 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 shaft and not inthe
parts bag. All other fasteners mentioned in
the following assembly steps are in the parts
bag.
1. Remove the retaining washer from the
threaded shaft of the gearbox. Leave the
dust cup on the shaft.
2. Install the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft.
3. Make sure the raised part of the retafafag
washer is facing the gearbox and the
raised area fits into the hole in the center
of the blade.
4. Slide the blade and retaining washer onto
the shaft of the gearbox.
5. Place the cupped washer onto the shaft.
Make sure the cupped side of the washer
is toward the blade.
6. Install the blade not by threadfag ontothe
shaft counterblockwise.
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