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MAINTENANCE
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Trimlite and Trim ’n
Edge.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Easy
Reach.
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Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting
position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on
string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for
proper assembly of the string head.
STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 16 - 19.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and
Trim ’n Edge.
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach.
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Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE:
Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove
any old string remaining on the spool.
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Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft.
(2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter mono-
filament string.
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Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part
of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of
the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on
the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange,
leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot.
Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be
at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the wound string and the
outside edge of the spool.
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Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom
part of spool. Do not overfill.
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Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to “Spool
Replacement” earlier in this manual.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
NOTE:
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon
deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered
tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore
performance. We highly recommended that only qualified
service technicians perform this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor (screen inside
the muffler body). Through normal use, the screen can be-
come dirty and should be periodically cleaned or replaced
by an anthorized service dealer.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
SPRING
Fig. 17
SLOT
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
SECOND
STRING
FIRST STRING
Fig. 16
SPOOL
ANCHOR
HOLE
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
FIRST
STRING
SLOT
