Homelite UT15522F String Replacement, Storing The Trimmer Attachment, See Figures, Spring, Slot

MAINTENANCE

STRING REPLACEMENT

See Figures 9 - 11.

� Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire or dis- connect from the power supply. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn clockwise.

� Remove the spool from the string head.

NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.

� Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft. long.

SPRING SPOOL

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

ANCHOR

HOLE

� Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the ar- rows on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange, leaving about 6 in. extended beyond the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be at least 1/4 in. between the wound string and the outside edge of the spool.

 Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom

part of spool. Do not overfill.

 Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to Spool

FIRST STRING

FIRST STRING

SLOT

Fig. 9

Replacement earlier in this manual.

STORING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT

Store the straight shaft trimmer attachment in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from cor- rosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER

See Figure 12.

There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.

To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.

The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well.

SECOND

STRING

Fig. 10

SLOT	ARROWS ON
	SPOOL

Fig. 11

HANGER

CAP

HOLE

SECONDARY

HOLE

BUTTON

Fig. 12

11