Weed Eater 115254226 Maintenance, Service and Adjustments, Before Each USE, After Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

Housing Screws

Locking Sleeve Assembly

Assist Handle

Debris Shield

Edge Guide

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trig- ger switch. Make sure motor stops.

Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- CALS

After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us- ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

1.Disconnect the unit from the power source.

2.Press and hold in the two cap release latches.

3.Pull cap away from the hub.

 

Cap

 

Cap

Spool

release

latch

 

Hub

Eyelet

4.Remove old spool.

5.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

6.Replace with a pre--wound spool or cut a length of 26 feet (8 meters) of 0.065(1.65 mm) diameter WEED EATER brand line. Use of heavier lines could overload and damage unit.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

7.Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into small hole on the inside of the spool.

8.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.

9.Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

Notches

10.Place spool into hub with cut out area of spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).

Cut out

area of spool

Eyelet

11.Remove line from notch and feed line through eyelet.

12.Reinstall the spool cap.

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