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TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does not
turn when switch
is pressed.
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check Breaker Box.
4. Remove debris.
Line does not
advance, line is
too short, or
trimmer vibrates.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove spool cap and spool. Manually
feed line. Reinstall cap and spool. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
5. Rewind line tightly and evenly. Check
that line is in correct section of spool.
6. Clean unit.
Excessive noise
when unit is run-
ning.
1. Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
3. Contact your authorized service dealer.
Line releases
continuously.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. Line improperly
routed in head.
2. Spool damaged.
1. Motor has not reached
full speed before use.
2. Too much line has been
released from the spool.
3. Line limiter pin missing
from shield.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line improperly
wound into spool.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Manual line feed not
working.
6. Dirt buildup on unit.
1. Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
2. Electrical failure.
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
Line usage is
excessive.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
4. Replace spool.
1. Line improperly routed
in head.
2. Line size is incorrect.
3. Crowding line against
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
Wheel stops
turning.
1. Dirt or debris buildup
on wheel or in groove.
1. Clean wheel and groove on motor
housing (see Maintenance section).
