Line Installation

Always use genuine Ryobi 0.095 inch (2.41 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail.

WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc.. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile.

There are two methods to replace the trimming line.

•Wind the inner reel with new line

•Install a prewound inner reel

NOTE: Replacement line Part # 612454, or a prewound reel, Part # 147345 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

Winding the Existing Inner Reel

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob TM counterclockwise (Fig. 11). Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Knob TM to make sure it moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob TM if dam- aged.

NOTE: A Bump Knob TM, Part # 180814 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

Outer Spool

Spring _

Inner Reel__

Bump Knob TM _

Fig. 11

2.Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 11).

3.Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 11).

NOTE: An inner reel spring, Part # 610636 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

4.Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 12).

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Fig. 12

5.Check the indexing teeth on the innerreel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 13). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool.

NOTE: A cutting attachment outer spool, Part # 147494 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

Fig. 13

6.Take approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) of new 0.095 inch diameter trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 14). Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible.

NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long.

Fig. 14