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OPERATION
AdVANCINg LINE
(See
Figure 10.
)
While the string trimmer is operating, the cutting line gets worn down and becomes shorter.
This trimmer is equipped with bump feed line advancement, which advances additional line
once the head is bumped on the ground while rotating. The cutting blade will cut the line to
keep an accurate cutting swath.
Fig. 10
Bump knob
REPLACINg THE LINE
(See
Figure 11.
)
1. Press the tabs simultaneously on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool.
Fig. 11.1
Cover
Spool
Tab
2. Remove any remaining line.
3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Replace spool if it is worn or damaged.
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or replace line using 10 feet (3 meters) of 0.080 inch (2.0
mm) diameter line.
W A R N I N g
Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous projectile
.