Trimmer User Manual

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WARNING:
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
poor performance, possible injury and may void your
warranty.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
NEW PREWOUND SPOOL
See Figures 14 - 15.
If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later in
this manual.
Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string.
Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best
performance.
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 empty spool from the string head. Keep the
spring attached to the spool.
n To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are
captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool.
Make sure the ends of each string is extended approxi-
mately 6 in. (152 mm) beyond each slot.
n Thread the strings into the eyelets in the string head.
Carefully push the spool into the string head (gently pull
the strings to the outside if necessary). When the spool
is positioned in the string head, grasp the strings and pull
sharply to release them from the slots in the spool.
n Push down and turn the spool counterclockwise until it no
longer turns. Hold the spool down and rotate clockwise
a small amount. Release the spool. The spool should be
locked down in the string head. If not, hold down and rotate
until locked.
n Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are
installed on the drive shaft.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Trimlite and Trim n’
Edge.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Easy
Reach.
n Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting posi-
tion. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s)
to manually advance the string and to check for proper
assembly of the string head.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
SPOOL
RETAINER
SPRING
SLOTS
STRING HEAD
EYELETS
SHAFT
MAINTENANCE