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6. Place cap on spool.
7. Insert line into eyelet (Fig. 13) and hold line with one hand
while using your other hand to place spool and cap on spring.
Align cap tabs with slots in cutter head, press in tabs and push
down cap and spool to lock cap in place (Fig. 13).
Note: Spool may need to be rotated slightly to allow it to be fully
installed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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An improperly installed cap or spool could fly off
trimmer.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with a thrown spool or cap could cause injury
to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Be sure spool and cap are fully secured before
operating the unit. Replace spool if it is damaged or if
cap does not securely snap onto cutter head.
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Keep bystanders and pets away from trimming area.
8. If line should tangle or break at eyelet, unplug trimmer, remove
spool, refeed the line through eyelet, and reassemble spool to
trimmer.
9. The spool may wear during normal use of the line advance
feature and may require occasional replacement. Replacement
spools are available through your TORO retailer. See page 5
for accessories.
Rewinding Empty Spools
Replacement line can be purchased from your local Toro retailer.
1. Hook one end of line into slot on spool, allowing no more
than 1/8” to protrude. Push end of line all the way to the
inner end of slot. Wind line in direction of arrow on spool in
level rows between spool flanges (Fig. 15).
Trimmer will not function properly if:
line is wound in the wrong direction
end of line protrudes more than 1/8” at inner end of
slot
line is wound beyond outer edges of spool
Maintenance
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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There is the possibility that trimmer could be
inadvertently started when the extension cord is
plugged into an electrical socket.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Inadvertent starting could cause personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Always be sure your trimmer is unplugged and the
cutting head has stopped rotating before attempting
any maintenance or repairs.
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To keep the exterior clean, wipe it with a damp cloth. Never
hose unit down.
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Wipe or scrape clean the cutter head and spool area any time
there is an accumulation of dirt or cuttings.
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Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged or lost,
repair or replace it.
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Scrape debris away from air intake vents in both sides of motor
housing (Fig. 2).
IMPORTANT: Keeping air intake vents free of grass and
debris prevents motor overheating and possible failure.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging shield when storing
trimmer, rest trimmer on cutter head or motor housing or
hang trimmer from handle(s). DO NOT REST TRIMMER ON
GRASS SHIELD AS SHOWN (Fig. 16). THE GRASS
SHIELD MAY WARP AND INTERFERE WITH CUTTING
LINE.
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Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
Toro Service Dealer.