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English (Original Instructions)
CUTTING TIPS
(See Fig. 6)
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Do not push into the grass to be cut. Move from side to
side, moving forward a little at the end of each sweep.
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Keep the product tilted towards the area being cut.
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Do not cut in dangerous cutting area.
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Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
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Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood may
wear string rapidly.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
ADVANCING THE LINE
(See Fig. 7)
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
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Run engine at full throttle.
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Tap the knob on ground to advance string. The string
advances each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold
the knob on the ground.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure
to do so can cause possible injury, poor
performance and may void your warranty.
WARNING
The cutting attachment must not rotate in idle
mode. If this requirement is not satisfied, the
clutch has to be adjusted or the machine needs
an urgent maintenance by a qualified technician.
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You may make adjustments and repairs described
here. For other repairs, have the product serviced by
an authorized service agent.
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Consequences of improper maintenance may
include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of
performance and discharge of black lubricant residue
dripping from the silencer.
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Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
are properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of
personal injury.
REPLACEMENT FOR REEL EASY
TM
STRING HEAD
(See Fig. 9a)
Removing the old string head
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Ensure the product is in the off position.
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Open the Reel Easy™ String Head by depressing the
latches on each side. The contents of the string head
are spring loaded, so keep your other hand over the
string head cover while depressing the latches.
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Remove the string head cover, bump knob, line, spool,
and spring.
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Place the combination wrench through the hole in the
upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head.
Using the bump knob to turn the hex bolt clockwise
to remove.
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Remove the string head housing from the drive
connector.
Assembling the new string head
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Place the string head housing on the drive connector.
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Make sure the housing is fully seated.
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Place the combination wrench through the hole in the
upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head.
Place the hex bolt into the drive connector. Using the
bump knob, to turn the hex bolt counterclockwise and
tighten securely.
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Install the spring into the string head housing and push
down to seat.
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Reinstall the spool. Make sure the symbol
is
visible.
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Replace the bump knob by inserting it into the centre
of the spool.
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Replace the string head cover, aligning latches with
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openings in the string head. Press cover and string
head together until both latches snap into openings
securely.
STRING REPLACEMENT FOR REEL EASY
TM
STRING
HEADS
(See Fig. 9b)
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Use a 2.4 mm diameter monofilament string.
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Cut one piece of string approximately 6 m in length.
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Rotate the knob on the string head until the line on
knob aligns with the arrows on the top of string head.
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Insert one end of the string into the eyelet located on
