Maintenance (continued)

Outer Spool

Shaft

Inner Reel

Spring

Fig. 6-2

Indexing Teeth

Fig. 6-3

Slotted Holes

 

For Use with

For Use with

 

Single Line ONLY

Membrane or

 

 

Single Line

Fig. 6-4

 

Fig. 6-5

Loop

 

Winding the Existing Inner Reel

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 6-1). Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 6-2).

3.Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 6-2).

4.Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner reel, spring, shaft and inner surface of the outer spool.

5.Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear. If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool (Fig. 6-3).

NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel containing slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 6-4 to identify the inner reel you have.

NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long.

Single Line Installation

Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation

6.Cut approximately 20 feet (6 m) of new trimming line, then loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel. Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible (Fig. 6-5).

7.Wind the lines in tight even layers onto the reel. See (Fig. 6-6). Wind the line in the direction indicated on the inner reel. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Do not overlap the ends of the line. Proceed to step 11.

SplitLine™ Installation

8.Cut approximately 10 feet (3 m) of new trimming line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel. Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out.

9.Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. 6-7).

10.Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches.

11.Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction indicated on the inner reel.

NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly.

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