Fig. T
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
of serious personal injury, turn appliance
off and remove battery before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
1. Keep the air intake slots
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(Fig. U).
Fig. U
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep
your line in top condition, store spare 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.
Cleaning
WARNING:
air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To
minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection when performing this.
WARNING:
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the appliance. These chemicals may weaken the
plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let
any liquid get inside the appliance; never immerse any
part of the appliance into a liquid.
Accessories
WARNING:
those offered by D
WALT have not been tested with
e
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D
WALT recommended accessories should be used
e
with this product.
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To reduce the risk
clean to avoid overheating
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Blow dirt and dust out of all
Never use solvents or other
Since accessories, other than
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D
WALT, call 1-800-4-D
e
(1-800-433-9258).
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. A, V, W)
1. Rotate the spool housing
spindle plate aligns with notch
a screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to
prevent the spindle from turning.
2. Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the
spool head
22
clockwise.
nOTE: Do not try to remove the spool housing by
turning the spool cap
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Fig. V
30
32
38
22
3. Remove spindle plate
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housing. Remove any dirt and grass from the motor
housing and spindle plate.
4. Install spindle plate
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onto the spindle
double D shaped retaining nut
inside the base of the spindle plate.
5. Align the spindle plate hole and notch, insert a
screwdriver back into the hole and thread the new spool
housing counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new
spool housing onto the spindle
Fig. W
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English
WALT
e
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until the hole
30
in the
32
in the guard. Insert
.
31
before installing a new
31
, so the
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on the spindle sits
31
.
31
36
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