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Repeat until you hear the line hitting against
the line limiter pin (do not repeat this proce-
dure more than 6 times).
If problems are experienced with the auto-
matic line feed, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE.
To manually feed the nylon line:
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If required, the cutting line can be fed out
manually.
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To operate, press and release manual line
feed button while gently pulling on one of
the lines until the line reaches the line limiter
pin.
Manual Line
Feed Button
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When the required amount of line is fed out,
gently pull on the second line (there is no
need to press the manual line feed button
again).
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If the line extends past the line limiter pin,
too much line has been fed out. If too much
line is fed out, remove the spool cap and
click spool counterclockwise until the line is
at the desired length.
To remove spool cap:
1. Press and hold in the two cap release
latches.
2. Pull cap away from the hub.
Cap
Cap
release
latch
Spool
Hub
Eyelet
To reinstall spool cap:
1. Keep all areas of the cap and hub clean.
Failure to do so may prevent the cap be-
ing securely located in the hub.
2. Replace the cap, pressing firmly down to-
wards the hub to ensure cap is fully se-
cured.
3. Check that the cap is secure by trying to
remove it without pressing the two
latches.
WARNING:
Use only 0.065 inch (1.65
mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and will result in improper cutting
head function 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 se-
rious injury. See page 3 for warning concerning
other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an-
gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
EDGING POSITION
You can twist the lower portion of the unit into
an edging position. Press button and twist
lower portion of unit as shown in the illustra-
tion until it snaps into place. To return to trim-
ming position, press button and twist lower
portion in opposite direction.
Button
EDGING
While edging, allow unit to rest on wheel for
extra stability. Edge in direction shown in il-
lustration. Allow the tip of the line to make con-
tact. Do not force the line. Take extra caution
while edging as objects can be thrown from
the trimmer line.
