Weed Eater 545186761 Trimmer User Manual


 
7
Scalping
MOWING
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places
conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In
the mowing position, keep the line parallel to
the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the
groundasthis canscalpthegroundanddam-
age the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING
The fanning action of the rotating line can be
used fora quick andeasy clean up. Keepthe
line parallel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to side.
Sweeping
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 adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FA STENERS AND PARTS
S H ousing Screws
S Locking Sleeve Assembly
S Assist Handle
S D ebris 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 D ebris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECTAND CLEANUNITANDDE-
CALS
S A fter each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unitus-
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 themost convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
S R eplacement 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 H old spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
S R emove 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.