Removing/Installing the String Trimmer
To remove the string trimmer:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Insert the supplied head re-
moval tool into the gearcase
hole NOTE: Do not remove
the pin until new trimmer
head is installed.
3. Slowly rotate head coun-
terclockwise until head re-
moval tool drops into gear
detent, locking the gear in
place. Rotate the trimmer
head counterclockwise and remove from spindle.
To install the string trimmer:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Insert the supplied head re-
moval tool into the gearcase
hold.
3. Slowly rotate head coun-
terclockwise until head re-
moval tool drops into gear
detent.
4. Thread the string trimmer
head onto the spindle and
rotate clockwise. Hand-
tighten securely.
When handling a cutter blade, al-
CAUTION
ways wear gloves and put the blade
cover on the blade.
Adjusting the Cutting Diameter
16"
To change the cutting diameter from 14" to 16":
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the two screws holding the line cut-off
blade.
3. Rotate the blade 180° and reinstall the screws.
Tighten securely.
Replacing the Cutting Line
Use only MILWAUKEE trimmer line (see Specifica-
tions). Replace the cutting line with either 20' of
.095 line or 25' of .080 line. Note, when used near
abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting
line will wear faster.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Under normal operation, the remaining string
should be thrown from the spinning head during
use. If any string remains in the head, or to remove
a length of string to replace with a different type,
turn the trimmer head over and
press the release tabs. Pull the
cover away from the head (8).
Discard any short line rem-
nants. Snap the cover back
onto the trimmer head.
3. Clean any grass or debris from the trimmer head.
4. Measure out 20' of .095 line or 25' of .080 line.
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5. Rotate the cap to align the red indi-
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6. Insert the line through either eyelet
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7. Begin winding the line by rotating
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8. Check that the exposed line
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To install the blade cover, snap the cover into place
3
over the bottom of the blade. Check to make sure the
cover is secure over each side of the blade.
To remove the blade cover, pull the cover away
from the blade.
Do not use blades, brush cutting wheels, ac-
cessories, or attachment other than those rec-
ommended by MILWAUKEE. Serious injury or
14"
product damage may occur.
Do not use tool with a damaged cutter head.
Cracked or broken pieces can be thrown.
The guard is shipped uninstalled and
must be installed before use.
NOTE: Do not use string trimmer with
brush cutter guard. Brush cutter
guard does not have line cutter. Line
can overextend, which can cause motor overload.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Line up the guard brack-
3. I n s e r t f o u r s c r e w s
4. Tighten the screws se-
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CAUTION: When replacing the line, use only
.080" or .095" spiral (2 mm or 2.4 mm) diameter
line. Any other size can degrade performance or
cause damage to the tool.
cators on the cap with the red indi-
cators above the eyelets.
and push through the head so an
equal amount of line extends from each eyelet.
the cap in the direction of the
arrows. Continue twisting until 4"
to 6" of line extends from the
eyelets.
extends no further than the line
blade. If the exposed line is too
long, continue winding the cap or trim before use.
Installing/Removing the Blade Cover
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accessories.
Installing the Brush Cutter Guard
et with the holes in the
guard.
through the guard and
into the bracket.
curely using the T30
hex wrench.