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REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE

WARNING:

Use only 0.065 inch

(1.65 mm) diameter round line.

Other sizes

and shapes of line will not advance properly

and will result in improper cutting head func-

tion or can cause serious injury. Do not use

other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc.

Wire can break off during cutting and become

a dangerous missile that can cause serious

injury.

1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.065 inch (1.65

mm) diameter round WEED EATER

brand line.

Feed line in

direction

shown on

spool.

Spool

2. Insert one end of line into center cavity of

empty spool. Ensure line will feed into

spool in the direction shown on the spool

(counterclockwise).

3. Continue feeding line into spool, leaving

4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from

center of spool.

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

1. Install replacement spool.

2. Thread line through line guide ring.

Line through guide ring

Replacement Spool

Slot

3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line in

slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 --

15 cm) from center of spool.

4. Ensure line remains in slot while screwing

cap on to the shaft.

Only tighten cap

hand tight!

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

Spool with 0.065 inch Trimmer Line

952711602

Line Guide Ring

530403949

Cap Assembly

530403810

Assist Handle

530403805

Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20

530403886

Wing Nut

530016152

Shield Assembly

530403914

Edge Guide

530403824

REPLACEMENT PART

PART NUMBER

STORAGE

WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use.

S

Stop the unit and disconnect the power

source when not in use.

S

Carry the unit with motor stopped.

S

Store the unit so the line limiter blade can-

not cause injury.

S

Store unit and extension cord indoors in a

high, dry place out of the reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

S

Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

Summary of Contents for 545186761

Page 1: ... Operating Instructions before using this product Read instructions carefully before assembling Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc ciones de seguridad Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado samente el instructivo El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra ves AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire le manuel de l u...

Page 2: ...cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Never carry unit with your finger on the switch Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet loca tions ...

Page 3: ... it was designed S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte nance or when changing trimmer line S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instructions for changing trimmer line S Have all service and maintenance not ex plained in this manual performe...

Page 4: ...erious injury to the operator and or damage to the unit DO NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial assembly ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE 1 Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle 2 Place unit on a flat surface 3 Firmly push the assist handle over the tube To make installation easier tilt han dle toward trigger housing while pushing down see illustration 4 Reinstall bolt in handle T...

Page 5: ...ssed Plug Trigger Switch Assist Handle Twist and Edge Button Motor Housing Edge Guide Line Limiter Blade Trimmer Head with 0 065 inch Trimmer Line Debris Shield Air Vents Locking Sleeve Assembly RECESSED PLUG The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit TRIGGER SWITCH TheTRIGGER SWITCHis used toturn onthe unit Squeezethetrigger switchto operatethe unit Release to stop LINE...

Page 6: ...unction Upon unit start up the line will advance auto matically to the correct cutting path length Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated WARNING Use only 0 065 inch 1 65 mm diameter round line Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head func tion or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire strin...

Page 7: ...d S Edge Guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts S Trigger Switch Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trig ger switch Make sure motor stops S Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS S After each use inspect complete unit...

Page 8: ...Thread line through line guide ring Line through guide ring Replacement Spool Slot 3 Rest guide ring on spool and place line in slot Allowlinetoextend4 6inches 10 15 cm from center of spool 4 Ensure line remains inslot whilescrewing cap on to the shaft Only tighten cap hand tight USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS Spool with 0 065 inch Trimmer Line 952711602 Line Guide Ring 530403949 Cap Assembly 5304...

Page 9: ... 4 inches 10 cm of line outside of head 2 Use only 0 065 inch 1 65 mm dia line TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Spool damaged 1 Line size is incorrect 2 Incorrect spool 3 Line is being crowded against material being cut 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Line improperly wound into spool 3 Incorrect line size 4 Not enough line outside of head 5 Dirt buildup on unit 1 Crowdin...

Page 10: ...mal adjustments explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact WEED EATER a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 1 800 554 6723 In Canada contact WEED EATER 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga Ontario L5V3E4 Giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and t...

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