Rover RS3100, Operator'S Manual

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Installing New Trimming Line
1. If necessary, remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions from the cutting head. Refer to
Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions .
2. Cut two 10-foot (3 m) lengths of new trimming line. Cut one end of each line at a 30 degree angle
(Fig. 20).
3. Turn the bump knob to align the arrows on the bump knob with the arrows on the spool cover (Fig. 19).
4. Insert one of the lines into an eyelet (Fig. 20).
• Insert the end that was cut at a 30 degree angle (Fig. 20).
• Push the line in about 3 inches (7.5 cm).
Repeat this process with the other line and remaining eyelet.
5. Turn the bump knob to wind the line until about 5 inches (12.5 cm) protrude from each side of the
cutting head (Fig. 21).
NOTE: DO NOT push the bump knob down while winding the line. The bump knob will only turn one
way, depending upon the unit model.
NOTE: If too little line is left protruding, it could retract inside the cutting head.
Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions
1. When the trimming line runs out, the last piece should automatically eject from the cutting head. If
it does not, pull the remaining line out of the cutting head.
2. If the line will not come out or the cutting head is otherwise obstructed:
a. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on the tab (Fig. 22).
b. Gently tilt the screwdriver up and hold it in place (Fig. 22).
c. While holding the screwdriver in place, gently twist the screwdriver to unlock the tab from the
tab slot (Fig. 22).
d. Remove the spool cover (Fig. 23). DO NOT remove the spring from the cutting head base (Fig. 23).
e. Push the bump knob through the spool cover. (Fig. 23). If the eyelets come off, reinsert the
eyelets on the spool cover.
NOTE: DO NOT separate the bump knob from the inner reel (Fig. 23).
f. Remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions.
g. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, cutting head base and spool cover (Fig. 23).
h. Insert the bump knob and inner reel into the spool cover (Fig. 23).
i. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the tab slots on the cutting head base (Fig. 23). Push the
spool cover onto the cutting head base until the tabs securely snap into place.
Fig. 19
Bump Knob
Arrows
Spool Cover