Greenlee Tools, Inc.
8
Reel-X
™
Fish Tape
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
Replace Reel Cartridge
Use caution when opening housing.
Fish tape is coiled under tension and
can rotate reel suddenly if released.
Never attempt to disassemble reel
cartridge. Fish tape is coiled under
tension and will unwind suddenly
if released. Additionally, reel
disassembly and reassembly may
weaken unit. If snaps have come
undone, replace reel.
Over tightening screws will strip
housing threads and weaken
unit. Under tightening screws will
weaken unit. Replace housing if
threads are stripped.
Make sure to properly secure fish
tape at all times, especially if unit
will be going into storage. Fish tape
is coiled under tension and will
unwind suddenly if released.
1. Place front housing
(fig. 1, component 1)
facing
down on a flat, stable surface.
2. Remove the 4 screws
(fig. 1, component 7)
and
rear housing
(fig. 1, component 2)
.
3. To prevent tape from unwinding, place tie or strap
around the reel cartridge (and not housing)
(fig. 1, component 3).
4. Remove reel cartridge.
Housing
Reel
Cartridge
