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WARNING:
Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when ser-
vicing this product. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
CLEANING THE TRIMMER
Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop,
and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.
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Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry
cloth.
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Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use.
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Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
they accumulate dirt or clippings.
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Scrape or brush debris away from air intake vents on
the motor housing.
SERVICING THE TRIMMER
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Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary. If any
part is damaged or lost, repair it or replace it.
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Any other service should be performed at a Homelite
Authorized Service Dealer.
REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE
See Figures 13, 13a and 13b.
WARNING:
Use of line other than the original .080 in. monofilament
cutting line could cause serious personal injury or dam-
age to the trimmer.
Follow these steps to replace the cutting line.
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Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to
a stop.
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Unplug the trimmer.
WARNING:
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when you
release the trigger. Contact with a rotating trimmer head
could cause personal injury.
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Remove the retaining cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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Remove the empty spool.
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Clean the trimmer head thoroughly. Inspect the trim-
mer head for any damaged or worn parts.
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Cut two pieces of line approximately 9 ft. (2.7 m)
long.
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Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper
threaded area of the spool.
Fig. 13a
LOWER AREA
Fig. 13b
RETAINING
CAP
TRIMMER
HEAD
SPOOL
MAINTENANCE
UPPER AREA
Fig. 13
