Craftsman 358.74529 Replacingtheline, Never use wire, User Replaceable Service Parts

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REPLACINGTHELINE

REPLACINGTHELINE

1.Removethespoolbyfirmlypulling onthetapbutton.

2.Cleanentire surface of hub and spool.

3.Replace with a pre-wound spool (#71-85837), or cut a length of 30

feet of 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter Craftsman (_)Pro Trimmer line. Use

of heavier lines could overload the unit and damage unit.

,_WARNING:

Never use wire,

rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole in- side the spool.

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly

onto the spool. Wind in the direc- tion of the arrow found on the

spool.

6.Push the line into the notch, leav-

ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un- wound.

7.Insert the line into the exit hole in

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

the hub as shown in the illustra- tion.

8.Align the notch with the line exit hole.

9.Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull on the line extending outside the hub to release it from the

notch; otherwise, the unit will not function properly.

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Button

 

 

Line in Notch

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Hub

Line exit hole

REPLACEMENT PART

Spool with 0.065" Pro Trimmer Line Assist Handle

Bolt, Assist Handle, 1/4-20

Wing Nut, Assist Handle

Shield Assembly

Edge Guide

Screw, Edge Guide Retaining

Prepare unit for storage after each use by performing the following steps:

,_WARNING:

Stop tile unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

Carry the unit with motor stopped.

Store the unit so the line limiter blade cannot cause injury.

PART NUMBER

71-85837

530402657

530401989

530016152

530402672

530402663

530015815

Store unit and extension cord in-

doors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit un-

plugged.

Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp ob- ject cannot accidentally cause injury.

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Contents Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance 13 Inch Cutting Path/0.065 In. LineICRAFTSMANI ELECTRIC WEEDWACKEROPERATOR SAFETY youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence MAINTENANCE SAFETY CUTTING SAFETYSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING AND STORAGEADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLYADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE ATTACHING THE SHIELDExtension Cord Gauge Chart Length of Cord Gauge TRIGGER SWITCHRECESSED PLUG LINE LIMITERTRIMMING j, , \Trimmingj EDGINGMowing CARE & MAINTENANCE TASKSWEEPING SweepingNever use wire USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTSREPLACINGTHELINE REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEAllow tip of line to do the cutting TROUBLE