5
S
Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub
as shown in the illustration.
S
Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S
Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.
S
Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
SERVICE
WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass or
fuel to do so.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
authorized service dealer. Damage will occur
if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
S
ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
S
See “Starting.”
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not
idle properly.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Loosen screw.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
smokes
excessively.
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S
Line improperly routed in head.
S
Line improperly wound on
spool.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Check line routing.
S
Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Incorrect spool.
S
Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S
Replace with correct spool.
S
Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S
Too little line outside of head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
