MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 29

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

12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots (Fig. 30).

Holding Slots

Fig. 30

13.Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool (Fig. 31). Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel.

Spring

Fig. 31

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

14.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob clockwise (Fig. 23). Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 23).

3.Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 23).

4.Place the spring in the new inner reel.

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

5.Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. 31).

6.Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the spool.

7.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

1.Place the choke lever in Position 2.

NOTE: The choke lever must be in Position 2 (Fig. 32) to remove the air filter/ muffler cover.

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 32). Use a flat blade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Blue Choke

Lever

Position 2

Screws

Screws

Fig. 32

3.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 33).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 34). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow to dry completely.

Air Filter

Inside Muffler

 

Cover

 

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

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