To lengthenthelife ofthe stringspool, do notbumpfeedby tappingthe line headon concreteor asphalt°
Fig. 3
Edging
LAWN AND FLOWERBED EDGING
. Holding the front handle, rotate the rest of the unit to bring the edging wheel into position.
. Locate the edging wheel along the surface to be edged.
•Slowly let the W_edwacker roll along the edge of the lawn with the roller
guide wheel supporting the weight of the unit Stop pe'riodically to advance the cutting line.
o When edging an'area for the first time, you will form a groove in the ground. Forming the groove may require special attention and fre-
quent line advancement. After the groove is formed the first time,
regular maintenance is easy.
,,For optimum results, regularly rotate the line head down and bump feed to advance string°
• Watch out for foreign objects,
To Change Line
Make sure to keep your hands away from the trigger and safety switch to ensure that the too! is not accidentally turned ON. Place the unit on a flat sur-
face or upside down to gain access to the line head Reload the line head with
cutting line. Replacement spools with
line are avalsaD_e as an accessu_y _t your local Sears store.
WARNING: To prevent injury', keep hands away from tdggers during re- loading,
USE ONLY O.08" DIAMETER LINEo 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 spdng in a safe place..
I.Remove and discard any remaining
cutting line in the spool
2.Clean all debris from inside the line head assembly.
3.
4..Evenly and tightly wind the spool in the direction shown on the bottom
of the spool.
5Continue winding until the line is just below the rim, then cut the fine with scissors.
Do not overfill. Overfilling can
cause jams,,
Hold the line so it does not unwind, insert the cut end thf0ugh the eye-
"let in the line head housing.
8.Now replace the spring and spool, making sure that the line is not caught under the spool.
9.
Clearing Jams
CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep hands away from trigger during clear- ing of jams. To prevent injury', do not use the Weedwacker with damaged line head assembly.
t, Inspect cutting line and spool and clear away debris.
2 Unwrap the spool several turns and inspect the line for damage
3, Cut away damaged line and dis- card. Inspect the line head assem- bly for cracks or damage.
4.While gently pulling on the cutting line, press the spool (bump head) until the line releases. If jam is
