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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcoveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator m ust m aintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjus t-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle
S Debris Shield
S Edge Guide
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing andreleasing thetrig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECTAND CLEANUNITANDDE-
CALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the m ost convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
S Replacement spools are color--coded to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Besuretousethesamecolorspoolas
the existing spool.
NOTE:Alwayscleardirtanddebrisfromcut-
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
S Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
S Remove line guide ring and spool.
Cap
Spool
L
ine guide ring
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. Ifusingapre--woundspool,removetape
strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm)diameter roundline. Othersizes
and shapes of line will not advance properly
and will result in improper cutting head func-
tion or can cause serious injury. Do not use
othermaterials suchaswire,string,rope,etc.
Wirecanbreakoffduringcutting andbecom e
a dangerous missile that can cause serious
injury.
1. Cut a lengthof 25feet of0.065 inch (1.65
mm) diameter round WEED EATER
brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
2. Insert one endof line intocenter cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
3. Continue feeding line into spool, leaving
4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from
center of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement spool.
2. Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
Replacement Spool
Slot
3. Rest guide ringon spool andplace linein
slot. Allowlinetoextend4-- 6inches(10--
15 cm) from center of spool.
4. Ensurelineremainsinslotwhilescrewing
cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap
hand tight!