Line Replacement, Installing Spool with Line

LINE REPLACEMENT

Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring opti- mum performance.

S Replacement spools are color--coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool.

NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut- ting head components when performing any type of maintenance.

SHold spool and unscrew cap by turning in

the direction shown on top of the cap.

SRemove line guide ring and spool.

2.Insert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool. Ensure line will feed into spool in the direction shown on the spool (clockwise).

3.Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center of spool.

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

1.Install replacement spool.

2.Thread line through line guide ring.

Line through guide ring

Cap

Line guide ring

Spool

Slot

Replacement Spool

3. Rest guide ring on spool and place line in

Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove tape strip from line and spool.

REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE

WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious in- jury.

1.Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter round Weed Eater∀ brand line.

slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10

-- 15 cm) from center of spool.

4. Ensure line remains in slot while screw-

ing cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap

hand tight!

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an au- thorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

Feed line in direction shown on spool.

Spool


	WARNING: Perform the following		open flames from water heaters, electric
	WARNING: Perform the following		motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
steps after each use:		S	Store unit with all guards in place. Position
S	Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-		unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
	porting.		dentally cause injury.
S	Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area	S	Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
	where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or		children.