TRIMMER
Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance.
TIRES
•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber.
•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
TRIMMER LINE
For best results, replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their original
length. Use .155 inch diameter trimmer line. Cut new trimmer line length to
trimmer head, check all lines so they do not vary more then one (1) inch in length. This is important to make sure the trim- mer head is balanced and will not vibrate
abnormally.
_kWARNING: Use only the specified trimmer line. Do not use other materials
such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during trimming and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
TO CUT LINE TO PROPER LENGTH NOTE: Trimmer line
If trimmer line is purchased in bulk, it must be cut to 18=3/4 inches before using. Use the
1.From front of trimmer, place the end of spooled trimmer line at the mark on the side of the debris shield as shown.
2.Wrap trimmer line around front of chas- sis cover to other side and cut at the "22" mark (your unit's width of cut).
Chassis cover
WRAP LINE _,ROUND
Debris |
| New |
shield | End of | trimmer |
mark | spooled line | line |
TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate.
3.Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip.
4.With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip, pull line outward until line is fully seated under the retainer clip.
5.Repeat on other side of carrier plate.
6.Check all lines to be sure they are the same length.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Trimmer line
Carrier plate opening
Retainer clip
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