GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Periodically, clean all foreign material from the trimmer head vents. You can often make repairs described here. For other repairs,
have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figure 12.
Use only .065
"
diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance.
•
Unplug the string trimmer.
•
Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
•
Pull spool retainer up to remove.
•
Remove spool.
•
To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool. Make sure
the end of each string is extended approximately 6
"
beyond each slot.
•
Install the new spool so that the strings and slots align with the eyelets in the string head. Thread the strings into the eyelets.
•
Pull the strings extending from the string head so the string releases from the slots in the spool.
• Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 12 - 13.
•
Unplug the string trimmer.
•
Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE:
Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
•
Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft. (2.7 m) long. Use only .065
"
(1.65 mm) diameter monofilament string.
•
Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool
counter-clockwise, as shown by the arrows on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange, leaving about 6
"
(152 mm) extended beyond the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be at least 1/4
"
(6 mm) between the
wound string and the outside edge of the spool.
•
Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom part of spool. Do not overfill.
• Replace the plastic retainer, spool, and the spool retainer. Refer to
Spool Replacement
earlier in this manual.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during product operation. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
