6.6.2.
The nylon cutting line releases automatically.
6.6.2.1.
The knife edge mounted on the shield cuts off excessive line. See
section 7.4 on how to sharpen cutting blade.
6.6.3.
When trimming near brick/stone walls the nylon line will wear out quicker.
6.7.
Replacing the nylon cord.
6.7.1.
Turn off the engine
6.7.2.
Put the brush cutter on the ground and dismantle the nylon head.
6.7.3.
Unlock the head by pressing the nylon head unlocking tab (1) and turning
locking ring (2) in a clockwise direction.
6.7.4.
Once unlocked pull the reel (6) from the body (1) Remove the excess thread
from reel.
6.7.5.
Once the reel is removed it will reveal first washer (7), spring (8) and second
washer (9), these will need to be inserted in the same order when
reassembling.
6.7.6.
Cut 5 metres of new nylon cord and wrap it clockwise firmly around the reel.
6.7.7.
After the reel is wrapped push the thread ends into the slots (10) on the
reel and then trough the holes in the outer drum (5).
6.7.8.
Press the inner with the outer coil together and turn them against each other
until they snap into place then put the locking ring (1) over the top and
turning anti- clockwise lock unit together.
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