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6. Bend the line at the midpoint and
insert the bend into the slot in the
center rim of the spool. Ensure line
snaps into position in the slot.
7. With your finger between the lines,
wrap the lines evenly and firmly
around the spool in a clockwise
direction.
8. Position the lines in the guide
slots.
Guide Slot
Guide
Slot
9. Insert the ends of the lines through
exit holes in the sides of the cover.
10. Place the spool in the cover.
tachment will be spinning during most of
this procedure. Wear your protective
equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attach-
ment must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head or optional attach-
ment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit sup-
ported so the cutting attachment is off
the ground and will not make contact
with any object. Hold the unit by hand
while running and making adjustments.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head or
optional attachment moving or spin-
ning (idle too fast) or stalling (idle
speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed if
trimmer head or optional attachment
moves or spins at idle.
_WARNING: Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment. The
trimmer head or optional attachment
must not move or spin at idle speed to
avoid serious injury to the operator or
others.
Spool
Idle Speed Screw
Cover
11. Make sure the lines are not caught
between the spool and the cover.
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto
the trimmer head. Push until cover
snaps into place.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head or any optional at-
Air Filter Cover
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this proce-
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
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