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F D E I P NL S DK N FIN GR HU CZ RU RO PL SLO HR TR EST LT LV SK BG
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F D E I P NL S DK N FIN GR HU CZ RU RO PL SLO HR TR EST LT LV SK BG
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
CAUTION
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that may damage, weaken, or destroy
plastics.
CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT
The cutting line may be replaced by either rewinding the
existing spool or installing a convenient prewound spool.
REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL
See Figure 12.
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Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer.
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Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap.
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Remove the spool cap and spool. Discard any
remaining line on the spool.
NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool housing during
this procedure, reinstall the spring before installing
the spool and spool cap.
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Inspect the string head for damaged or worn parts
and clean thoroughly.
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Using approximately 3 m (10 feet) of new cutting line,
insert one end of the line into the slot on the spool.
Ensure the end of the line is pushed all the way
towards the inner side of slot.
NOTE: No more than 3.175 mm (1/8 in.) of the line is
to protrude from the slot.
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Wind the line, in even and tight layers, onto the spool.
Line should be wound in the direction of the arrow
indicated on the spool.
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Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the line from
the spool. Hold the line and spool firmly to keep it from
unwinding then place the spool cap onto the spool.
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Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump knob,
place into the spool housing and insert cutting line
into the opening in spool housing.
NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be aligned with
the slots in the spool housing.
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While pressing in the tabs, push down the spool cap
and spool to lock in place.
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Completely assembled string head should appear as
shown.
See Figure 13.
WARNING
Use only 1.65 mm (0.065 in) diameter genuine
replacement line. Never use metal reinforced
line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and
become a dangerous projectile. Do not use any
other attachment on this unit.
INSTALLING A PREWOUND SPOOL
See Figure 12.
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Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer.
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Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap.
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Remove the spool cap and spool.
NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool housing during
this procedure, reinstall the spring before installing
the spool and spool cap.
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Inspect the string head for damaged or worn parts
and clean thoroughly.
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Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the line from
the prewound spool. Hold the line and spool firmly to
keep it from unwinding then place the spool cap onto
the spool.
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Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump knob,
place into the spool housing and insert cutting line
into the opening in spool housing.
NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be aligned with
the slots in the spool housing.
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While pressing in the tabs, push down the spool cap
and spool to lock in place.
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Completely assembled string head should appear as
shown.
See Figure 13.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or
mount any accessory not specifically
recommended in this manual for use with
this string trimmer. Any such alteration or
modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury. Examine string trimmer
frequently to assure all parts are unbroken and
securely attached. Make sure all screws and
fasteners are securely tightened to prevent the
risk of serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE STRING TRIMMER
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Remove the battery pack.
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