Operator`s manual

E, LENE REPLACEMENT
• For proper line feed:
- Use only genuine pre_wound spools and
.065" diameter llde. Use of other types of
spot)Is or fines can r_sult in excessive breakage,
h_neweldiug, and improper line feed.
- Pre-wound spools offer the most conven-
ient method for replacing tlne as wetl as op-
timum performance.Be suretoalwaysreplace
thespool• thesquarecomers ofthedrivelugs
_re roundedoff,_duced insize,orbrokenoff.
• Always clean dirt and debris from the spool
and hub when performing any type .maintenance.
a W .N NS I
Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, I
broken, or damaged in any other way can fly[
apart and cause serious i_ur_ Do not use. Have l
damaged parts replaced before using the unit,
1. Installing Spool w/Line
& Stop the unit and unplug the power cord.
b. Hoidthe unit as shown in Figt_e 11. Press the
Lock Tab and turn the Lock Ring counterclock-
wise. Figure 11.
c. Remove theLock Ring,Tap Rutton,andSpool.
Fig,,_re!2.
d. Cleandirtand debrisfromallparts.Inspectall
Try_ met headpart_fordama__-.Replacedam-
partsorhave them replacedby qualified
-serwcepersonnel.
e. Use a newSEARSprewound _ool, or rewind
the old _l with S_ .o65 diameter _e.
See the _.CCESSORtES section.
£ Insert 3 to 4 inches of the end ofthe line (on the
spool) through the Line Saver in the Hub. Fig-
ure 13.
g. Set the spool into the Hub. Press the spool
down; turn and lock the spool lugs under the
drive gear. Figures 12 & 13,
ho Reinstall the Tap Button and Lock Ring. Turn
the Lock Ring clockwiseand fastent_eLock
Tabsmal/fourCatcheson theHub. Figure14.
Check tobe surethelockrin_isproperly
installedbyattemptingtoturnthermgcounter-
clockwiseand p_ on it. Make surethe
catchesandlocktab_ppearfrom thebottom of
the head as shownin Figure 14 (insets), Be sure
the lock tab hits the edge of the cut-out when
ey_uturn the lock ring counterclockwise. Prop-
yreinstall if the lock ring comes off or if the
lock tab or catches do not look like those shown
in Figure 14.
I • AW,etN G i
_AH four catches mmmt be faztened and the lock[
| tab latched onto the lock ring. If ivmtalled meor- l
.| reetly; the Iock ringem_ fly o_aud become a dJm- ]
[gerous missile. ,, [
i, Pult the line tochange the spool from the locked
position to the operating position. Figure 14.
j. Obtain_orrect line leng__ by pressin$,_,p but-
ton and p,u_, g on nylon line _ If [ine ex-
tends one bicli or more ]_yond the line .limiter,
cut the line near the line liiniten Excessive line
_,n cause premiiture damage to the shield.
Approximate!y 1 1/2 to 3 inches of line cap,
be advanced each time the tap button is presseo,
Figure 14.
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To_tN_ _ "_ !
TU_ LOCKsine _€_.f_f_ V_
Figure I1
Lugs
Figure 12
• Line Saver
,
Figure 13
r C ESor t.iN CAN
ADVANCED EACH
"_,,._ TIMETHE TAP
_ BtHTON IS
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