time,youwillformagrooveinthe baseofthespool.
groundFormingthegroovemay. Evenlyandtightlywindthespoolinthe requirespecialattentionandfrequent directionshownonthebottomofthe lineadvancementAfterthegroove. spool. isformedthefirsttime,regular
maintenanceiseasy.Continuewindinguntilthelineisjust belowtherim,thencutthelinewith
Foroptimumresults,regularlyrotate scissors. thelineheaddownandbumpfeedto
advancestring.DonotoverfillOverfillingcancause. jams.
Watchoutforforeignobjects.
Holdthelinesoitdoesnotunwind; insertthecutendthroughtheeyeletin thelineheadhousingDonotextend.
CHANGINGTHECUTTINGLINE morethan2"oflineoutsidetheline WARNING:Topreventinjury,keep headhousing(seefigure15). handsawayfromtriggersduring
reloading.
USEONLY0.080" DIAMETER NON=
METALLIC CUTTING LINE.
Tabs are located on each side of the line spool cover. Press both tabs on the line head cover and remove cover by pulling upward. It may be easier to press in one tab at a time. After the tabs are pushed in, lift the spool out of the housing and put spring in a safe place. (see figure 14)
Figure 15
Now replace the spring and spool, making sure that the line is not caught under the spool.
If more than 2" of line is extended outside the line head, cut the excess off before turning on the trimmer.
Figure 14
Remove and discard any remaining cutting line in the spool.
Clean all debris from inside the line head assembly.
Holding the end of the line, insert 1/4" of the tip into the small hole at the
Clearing Jams
CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep hands away from trigger during
clearing of jams. To prevent injury, do not use the line trimmer with a
damaged line head assembly.
Inspect cutting line and spool and clear away debris.
Unwrap the spool several turns and inspect the line for damage.
Cut away damaged line and discard.