Trimmer User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

STRING REPLACEMENT

See Figures 16 - 19.

n Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the

string head and unscrew the spool retainer.

To remove the spool retainer:

Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and

Trim n’ Edge.

Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach.

n Remove the spool from the string head.

NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove

any old string remaining on the spool.

Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft.

(2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter mono-

filament string.

n Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part

of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of

the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on

the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange,

leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot.

Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be

at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the wound string and the

outside edge of the spool.

n Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom

part of spool. Do not overfill.

n Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to “Spool

Replacement” earlier in this manual.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND

MUFFLER

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and

amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the

exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may be-

come blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss

with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these

deposits to restore performance. We highly recommended

that only qualified service technicians perform this service.

SPARK ARRESTOR

The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25

hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product.

Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on

the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service

dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

SPRING

Fig. 17

SLOT

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

SECOND

STRING

FIRST STRING

Fig. 16

SPOOL

ANCHOR

HOLE

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

FIRST STRING

SLOT