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NOTE:
A metal insert is located in the exit
hole. As your unit wears from use, you can re-
install this insert upside down to provide a new
surface for the exit of the line from the trimmer
head.
WARNING:
When installing the metal
insert, you must install from the inside of the trim-
mer head. If installed on the outside of the trim-
mer head, this insert can fly off and become a
dangerous missile.
Metal Insert
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Once line is passed through the exit hole,
place the spool in the trimmer head. Press
the spool down and turn it until it locks down
and does not pop up when you release it.
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Make sure the line is not caught between the
rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer
head.
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Replace the tap button, and place the lock
ring onto the trimmer head.
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Align the lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un-
til catches lock into place.
Catch
Catch
Catch
Catch
Lock
Tab
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Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened
by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc-
tions.
WARNING:
All catches must be fas-
tened and lock tab latched in the lock ring. If
installed incorrectly, lock ring can fly off and be-
come a dangerous missile.
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Pull the line extending from the trimmer
head. This will allow the spool to release
from the locked position.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
Replace the spool when the square corners on
the lugs are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro-
ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING
THE LINE for removing and installing the spool.
Worn
Lug
Normal lug
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a
complicated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
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