For units with arbors:
Install the spacer onto the upper housing.
Slide the spacer and upper housing onto the arbor.
NOTE:
The arbor will perforate the label on the bottom of the lower
housing. This will allow the arbor to insert through the unit.
NOTICE:
Make sure the arbor is fully seated into the hex-shaped pocket on
the spacer before proceeding. An arbor that is not fully seated will
cause damage to the upper housing and spacer.
Secure the trimmer head in place by installing a bolt (M8) through
the washer and into the opening in the arbor.
For curved shaft models
, install the black bolt and turn clockwise.
Make sure bolt is fully screwed into arbor.
Do not overtighten.
For straight shaft models
, install the silver bolt and turn coun-
terclockwise. Make sure bolt is fully screwed into arbor.
Do not
overtighten.
Install line as described in
Installing Line
.
For units without arbors:
Insert nut (M8), with flange facing down, into the hex pocket in the
upper housing then twist upper housing onto the attachment (see
figure 6).
For curved shaft models
, insert silver nut and turn upper housing
clockwise.
For straight shaft models
, insert black nut and turn upper housing
counterclockwise. If necessary, use a wrench (not provided) or
locking pin to hold the flange washer while tightening the upper
housing.
Slide lower housing onto the upper housing. Push together until the
arrows in the upper housing align to the posts in the lower housing.
Push and turn clockwise to the locked position.
To replace blades in the fixed line/blade housing:
Remove the fixed line/blade housing by rotating the lower housing
counterclockwise so the posts and the arrows on the upper housing
align, then pull the lower housing away from the upper housing.
NOTE:
Remove the bolt before rotating housings apart on units
that have an arbor.
Remove the used blades and discard.
Install the new blades, making sure they are fully seated.
Reinstall the fixed line/blade housing as previously described.
Install line as described in
Installing Line
.
INSTALLING LINE
See Figure 8.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to install line and blades in the fixed line/blade
housing at the same time.
Stop the engine or motor, disconnect the spark plug wire for gas
power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads,
or disconnect the plug from the power source for electric power
heads.
Remove the blades by rotating the lower housing counterclockwise
so the arrow on the upper housing aligns with the posts on the
lower housing.
NOTE:
Remove the bolt before rotating housings apart on units
that have an arbor.
Separate the lower housing from upper housing and set aside.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the upper string head housing
from the drive shaft.
Remove the blades and store for future use.
Fold a piece of 11 in. line in half so each half is equal in length.
NOTE:
Some precut .095 in. lines are included with this kit.
Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the post and pull
tight.
Repeat with the other post.
The fixed line/blade housing is now ready to use.
CURVED SHAFT
CURVED SHAFT
STRAIGHT SHAFT
STRAIGHT SHAFT
UPPER
HOUSING
LOCKING
PIN
LOWER
HOUSING
SILVER
NUT
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
ARBOR
UPPER
HOUSING
LOWER
HOUSING
BLACK
BOLT
WASHER
WASHER
SPACER
ARBOR
UPPER
HOUSING
LOWER
HOUSING
SILVER
BOLT
SPACER
UPPER
HOUSING
LOWER
HOUSING
BLACK
NUT
Fig. 7
EYELET
POST
LINE
