EN
PROCEDURES TO BE
PERFORMED AFTER
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE
1. Remove the muffler, insert a
screwdriver into the vent, and wipe
away any carbon buildup. Wipe
away any carbon buildup on the
muffler exhaust vent and cylinder
exhaust port at the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and
fittings.
3. Check to see if any oil or grease
has worked its way in between the
clutch lining and drum, and if it has,
wipe it away using oil-free, lead-free
gasoline.
REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
1. For replacement line, use a
diameter of 2.4mm(.095in). The
spool is capable for a line up to
6m(20ft) on the 10cm(4 head.
Avoid using a larger line as it may
cut down the trimming performance.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not use
metal reinforced line.
2. Pinch the slotted area on the
both sides of the spool housing to
unhook the bottom cap.
3. Take out the spool and pull off
the old line. Put one end of new line
through the spool holes and pull it
until the length is equal between
each part of the line.
4. Wind up the line in the correct
direction as indicated on the spool.
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5. Hook each end of the line in
the slot on the edge of the spool,
and then put the ends through the
eyelets on the housing. Make sure
that the spring and the washers are
in place.
6. While holding the spool against
the housing, pull the line ends to
release them from the slot.
7. Line up the slot on the bottom
cap with the hook on the housing,
press the cap against the housing
until it clicks.
ANGLE TRANSMISSION
The reduction gears are lubricated
by multipurpose, lithium-based
grease in the angle transmission.
Supply new grease every 25 hours
of use or more often depending on
the job condition.
Remove the cutter holders before
installing new grease to arrange for
old grease to exit.
BLADES
When refilling the tank or resting, it
is often a good idea to use the time
to oil the cutting blades.
If a gap exists between the upper
and lower blades, follow the
procedure below to adjust them so
that they fit more closely together.
(1) Upper blade (2) Lower blade
1. Loosen lock nut (A) as shown in
the diagram.
2. Tighten screw (B) fully, and
then turn one-third to one-half of a
rotation backward.
3. While holding onto the screw
to keep it in position, tighten the
lock nut.
4. Check to make sure that the flat
washer (C) is loose enough so that
it may be turned by pressing on it
with a finger.
NOTE: Screwing in the screw too
tightly may make it impossible for
the blades to move. Conversely,
not screwing in the screw tightly
enough may make the blades of the
trimmer feel dull and cause leaves
and branches to become caught in
the blades of the trimmer.
QUICK TIP
If the blades become so worn
down that it is no longer possible
to eliminate the gap between them,
you should contact the authorized
servicing dealer from which you
purchased your trimmer to have the
blades resharpened or replaced.