Weed Eater RT112 Trimmer User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect unit from the
power source before performing mainte-
nance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarranty onthis unit doesnot coveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain 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
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Housing Screws
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Assist Handle
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Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
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Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT ANDCLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Disconnect the unit from the power
source.
2. Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the
tap button.
3. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool or cut a
length of 30 feet of 0.065
!
(1.65 mm) di-
ameter Weed Eater
r
brand line. Use of
heavier lines could overload and damage
unit.
WARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which canbreak offand become a
dangerous missile.
5. Insert one end ofthe line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small hole inside the spool.
6. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
7. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to5
inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
8. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub
as shown in the illustration.
9. Align the notch with the line exit hole.
10. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps
into place.
11. Pull on the line extending outside the hub
to release it from the notch; otherwise, the
unit will not function properly.
Small
Hole
Spool
Tap
Button
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in Notch
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
Spool with 0.065
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Trimmer Line 952701663
Assist Handle 530403805
Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20 530403886
Wing Nut 530016152
Shield Assembly (RT110) 530404080
Shield Assembly (RT112) 530404076
REPLACEMENT PART
PART NUMBER