9
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does not
turn when switch
is pressed.
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check Breaker Box.
4. Remove debris.
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line out of head.
5. Clean unit.
Line welds onto
spool.
1. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
2. Replace with correct spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
Line releases
continuously.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
Line pulls back
into head.
1. Too little line outside
of head.
2. Line size incorrect.
1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
2. Use only 0.065 in. (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. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
2. Electrical failure.
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
Line usage is
excessive.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
4. Replace spool.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line size is incorrect.
3. Crowding line against
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
