Troubleshooting Guide

CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
Make sure the trimmer is unplugged from the power supply, then use
only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a
liquid.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a qualified
individual using only identical replacement parts.
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the guard is
bent or cracked, handles broken or if you see any other condition that
may affect the trimmer’s operation, it must be repaired before putting it
back into use. Call our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111
for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
- Unit does not run
- Line won’t feed
- Line fails to cut off
Possible Cause
- Extension cord not connected to the plug
- Cord not connected to power source
- Lock button not fully operated
- Line tangled in spool
- Line cutter in guard is damaged or missing
- Line extends past guard
Possible Solution
- Check extension cord is fully connected to tool
- Check extension cord is fully connected to a live receptacle
- Check that lock button is fully depressed prior to moving trigger
- Untangle line
- Replacement/repair line cutter
- Rewind or trim line to line cutter
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your string trimmer
at 1.800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,
or send emails to [e-mail].
CALL US FIRST !!
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SPOOL
HOLE
WIND CLOCKWISE
SLOT
ARROWS
ON SPOOL
OPERATING
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
REWINDING SPOOL FROM BULK LINE
(USE ONLY .065” DIAMETER LINE)
Bulk line for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your
local dealer or service center. To install bulk line, follow these
steps:
- Turn off the trimmer and unplug from the power source.
- Remove the spool assembly from the trimmer. To do so, hold the
outer ribbed part of the assembly with one hand, while pushing
down and turning the spool head to unlock it with the other hand.
- Remove any existing line from the spool.
- Using approximately 9 ft. of .065 replacement line, loop the line
into 2 equal lengths. Insert looped center into slot of spool.
- Wind the line tightly around the spool. The line is wound in the
direction of the arrow on the spool. Tightly wind it until there is
about 6‖ of line left.
- Lock each end of line into opposite holding slot.
- Thread each end of the line through the upper and lower eyelets
of the white plastic cover.
- Insert the line through each eyelet in the spool carrier and slide
the spool into it.
- Insert the spring, assemble the spool and spool retainer back
onto the trimmer. To do so, push the head on and turn it clock-
wise until it locks.
- Plug trimmer back in and in a few seconds or less you’ll hear the
line being cut automatically to the proper length.