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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with apre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,whichcanbreak offandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. I nsert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
5. W ind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of thearrows
found on the spool.
6. P ushthelines into thenotches, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. I nsert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. A lign thenotches with the line exit holes.
9. P ush spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pullthelinesextendingoutsideofthehub
to release t he lines from the notches.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. A lign holein the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing andinstalling trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. Whileholdingthe screwdriver inposition,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise (looking from bottom of unit).
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.
5. Remove the screwdriver.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idlespeedadjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wearyour protectiveequipmentand observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory .Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitby handwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment an d muf fler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allowengine toidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S T urn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
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Idle Speed Screw
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.