8 – English
OPERATION
LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 13.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is
trimmed to length by the line cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the motor running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep line long enough to advance
properly.
This trimmer is set at the 10 in. cutting swath. To adjust to
a cutting swath of 12 in.:
Remove the battery pack.
Loosen the blade screw then rotate the blade 180°.
Tighten the blade screw.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which
can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and
serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and
debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth oc-
casionally.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in con
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tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figures 14 - 15.
Use only 0.065 in. diameter round, 0.065 in. twisted, or
0.080 in. twisted monofilament line. Use original manufac
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turer’s replacement line for best performance.
Remove the battery pack.
Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
Pull spool retainer up to remove.
Remove the old spool.
To install the new spool, make sure the line is captured
in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the
line is extended approximately 6 in. beyond the slot.
Install the new spool so that the line and slot align with the
eyelet in the string head. Thread the line into the eyelet.
Pull the line extending from the string head so the line
releases from the slot in the spool.
Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 15 - 16.
Remove the battery pack.
Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE:
Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
Cut a piece of line approximately 9 ft. long. Use only
0.065 in. diameter round, 0.065 in. twisted, or 0.080 in.
twisted monofilament line.
