_tk WARNING:
Disconnect
power
source before performing
maintenance.
GEN ERAL RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
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.
Vanous
adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically
to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle
• Debris Shield
• Edge Guide
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized
service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Trigger Switch
- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing and releasing the trig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
AFTER
EACH
USE
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT AND DE-
CALS
• After each use, inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged
parts. Clean the unit us-
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
REPLACING
THE LINE
Pre-wound
spools offer'the most convenient
method for replacing
line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
• Replacement
spools
are color-coded
to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool.
NOTE:
Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
ting head components
when performing
any
type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction
shown on top of the cap.
• Remove line guide ring and spool.
Use a pre-wound
spool or refill spool with
line. If using a pre-wound
spool, removetape
stnp from line and spool.
REFILLING
THE SPOOL
WITH
LINE
Spool
2.
Insert one end of line into center 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
aubWARNING:
Use only
0.065
inch
(1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes
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
other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc.
Wire can break off during cutting and become
a dangerous
missile that can cause serious
injury.
1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.065 inch (1.65
ram) diameter round Weed Eater@ brand
line.
Replacement
Spool
3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
slot. Allow line to extend 4 - 6 inches (10 -
15 cm) from center of spool.
4.
Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
cap on to the shaft.
Only tighten
cap
hand tightt
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