MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Homelite 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 tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
SPOOL |
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RETAINER | Fig. 14 |
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| SPRING |
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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.
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.
SLOTS
EYELETS | STRING |
| HEAD |
SHAFT
Fig. 15
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOL
See Figures 14 - 15.
If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later in this manual.
Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance.
nStop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and Trim ’n Edge.
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach.
nRemove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool.
nTo 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 ap- proximately 6 in. beyond each slot.
nThread the strings into the eyelets in the string head. Carefully push the spool into the string head (gently pull the strings to the outside if necessary). When the spool is positioned in the string head, grasp the strings and pull sharply to release them from the slots in the spool.
nPush down and turn the spool counterclockwise until it no longer turns. Hold the spool down and rotate clockwise a small amount. Release the spool. The spool should be locked down in the string head. If not, hold down and rotate until locked.
nMake sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the drive shaft.
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