NOTE:
Before inserting new line into the holes in the
cutting head, identify the proper holes. Follow
directions as shown on the line glide plate.
Do Not
attempt to remove the cutting head from the unit
when replacing line.
1. Remove the old line and line glide plate from the
cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of cutting head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate (Fig. 10). Align arrow with:
A-
when using medium (red) or large (black) line
B-
when using lines with diameters smaller than
medium (red) line
10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
(Fig. 9). Check for the following:
•
The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing
•
With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is
holding the shaft grip
•
The operator’s left arm is slightly bent, the left hand
holding the D-handle
•
The unit is at waist level
•
The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over
Fig. 9
Always wear eye,
hearing, foot and
body protection to reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
WARNING:
Cutting Head
Line Glide
Plate
Arrow
Positioning
Tunnel
Positioning
Tunnel
Line against
the hub
LINE REPLACEMENT
for Hassle-Free III™ Cutting Head
Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free III™ XTRA QUIET
Spiral Line.
Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red
colored line is designed for cutting grass and small
weeds. Black colored line is designed for cutting larger
weeds and light brush.
NOTE:
Line glide plate must be reinstalled in cutting
head before inserting new line.
4. Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes
in the side of the cutting head (Fig. 11).
5. Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub
and is fully extended through the positioning tunnels
(Fig. 12).
6. Correctly installed line will be the same length on
both sides.
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
