Craftsman 240.74817 Trimmer User Manual


 
time,youwillformagrooveinthe
ground.Formingthegroovemay
requirespecialattentionandfrequent
lineadvancement.Afterthegroove
isformedthefirsttime,regular
maintenanceiseasy.
Foroptimumresults,regularlyrotate
thelineheaddownandbumpfeedto
advancestring.
Watchoutforforeignobjects.
CHANGINGTHECUTTINGLINE
WARNING:Topreventinjury,keep
handsawayfromtriggersduring
reloading.
baseofthespool.
Evenlyandtightlywindthespoolinthe
directionshownonthebottomofthe
spool.
Continuewindinguntilthelineisjust
belowtherim,thencutthelinewith
scissors.
Donotoverfill.Overfillingcancause
jams.
Holdthelinesoitdoesnotunwind;
insertthecutendthroughtheeyeletin
thelineheadhousing.Donotextend
morethan2"oflineoutsidetheline
headhousing.(seefigure15)
USEONLY0.080" DIAMETER NON=
METALLIC CUTTING LINE.
Tabs are located on each side of the
line spool cover. Press both tabs on
the line head cover and remove cover
by pulling upward. It may be easier to
press in one tab at a time. After the
tabs are pushed in, lift the spool out of
the housing and put spring in a safe
place. (see figure 14)
Figure 14
Remove and discard any remaining
cutting line in the spool.
Clean all debris from inside the line
head assembly.
Holding the end of the line, insert 1/4"
of the tip into the small hole at the
Figure 15
Now replace the spring and spool,
making sure that the line is not caught
under the spool.
Re-install the line head cover.
If more than 2" of line is extended
outside the line head, cut the excess
off before turning on the trimmer.
Clearing Jams
CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep
hands away from trigger during
clearing of jams. To prevent injury,
do not use the line trimmer with a
damaged line head assembly.
Inspect cutting line and spool and clear
away debris.
Unwrap the spool several turns and
inspect the line for damage.
Cut away damaged line and discard.