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• Repeat the above procedure for the
second cutting line on the lower section
of the spool.
• Fit the spool onto the tool as described
in “FITTING A NEW SPOOL OF
CUTTING LINE”.
CAUTION: Before you begin trimming,
only use the appropriate type of cutting
line. Ensure that cutting line is present in
both sections of the spool (figure 12).
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by a
Sears or other qualified service dealer,
always using identical replacement parts.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
switch off and unplug the tool before
performing any maintenance.
1. Keep the air intake slots (figure 15)
clean to avoid overheating.
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over
time. To keep your line in top condition,
store spare pre-wound spools or bulk
line in a plastic, sealable bag with a
tablespoon of water.
3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using
a mild soap and a damp rag.
4. The line cutter on the edge of the guard
can dull over time. It is recommended
you periodically touch-up the
sharpness of the blade with a file.
Use Craftsman replacement spool Model
No. 85942.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound
replacement spool) as described in this
manual.
• USE ONLY .065 inch (1.65 mm)
DIAMETER NYLON MONOFILAMENT
LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier
gauge line, as they will overload the
motor and cause overheating. The unit
only functions properly with .065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter nylon monofilament
line. This line is available at your local
Sears store or other Craftsman outlet.
WARNING: The use of any accessory
not recommended by Sears for use with
this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
switch off and unplug the tool before
performing any maintenance.
Tool runs slowly
• Check that the cassette housing can
rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary.
• Check that the cutting line does not
protrude more than approximately 4-3/8
inches (111mm) from the cassette. If it
does, cut it off so that it just reaches the
line trimming blade.
Automatic line feed does not work
• Keep the tabs depressed and remove
the cassette from the cassette housing
in the trimmer head.
• Pull the cutting line until it protrudes
approximately 4-3/8 inches (111mm)
from the cassette. If insufficient cutting
line is left on the spool, install a new
spool of cutting line.
• Align the tabs on the cassette with the
cut outs in the housing.
• Push the cassette onto the housing
until it snaps securely into place.
• If the cutting line protrudes beyond the
trimming blade, cut it off so that it just
reaches the blade.
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