Operator's Manual

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• Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
• Never use a String Trimmer that has chipped,
cracked or broken trimmer head.
Cutting with Nylon Trimmer
Line
• The tip of the line does the cutting. The line
should stay extended while cutting (Fig. 21).
• Do not force the line into the material. Forcing
the line will cause it to slap against the material,
increasing line usage and causing poor cutting
results (Fig. 22).
Trimming
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (7.6
cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the
tip of the line to make contact (Figs. 21 and 23).
Scaling
To remove unwanted vegetation, hold the trimmer
head about 3 in. (7.6 cm) above the ground and at an
angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground
cutting the vegetation off at the surface (Fig. 24).
Mowing
Keep the line parallel to the ground and use a gentle
side-to-side motion (Fig. 25).
Rewinding the Trimmer Spool
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Use of improper line could cause line to
break and be thrown in operator’s or
bystander’s direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Use of improper line could result in serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use only good quality, commercial grade,
weld resistant trimmer line with a diameter
of .095 inches (2.413 mm).
• Do not use any type of wire or other
string-like substance. Do not use
metal-reinforced line.
1. Unlock the spool cover by depressing the tab and
turning the cover clockwise (Figs. 26 and 27).
2. Remove the cover and bump knob (Figs. 26 and
27).
3. Remove the spool. Make sure the metal eyelets
and spring do not fall out (Figs. 26 and 27).
4. Clean the dirt from the inside of the spool parts
if required.
5. Use approximately 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.6 m) of
new trimmer line and fold the line in half.
6. Insert one end of the new line through the hole
in the spool shaft (Figs. 26 and 27).
7. Wind the line in even, tight layers onto the spool
in the direction indicated on the spool.
8. Thread the two ends of the line through the
eyelets (Figs. 26 and 27).
9. Replace the bump knob and spool cover. Align
the pointed projections and turn the cover
counterclockwise (Figs. 26 and 27).