MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figure 16.
Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament line. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance.
Remove the battery pack.
Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
Pull spool retainer up to remove.
Remove the old spool.
To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond the slot.
Install the new spool so that the line and slot align with the eyelet in the line head. Thread the line into the eyelet.
Pull the string extending from the line head so the line releases from the slot in the spool.
Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
line REPLACEMENT
See Figures 16 - 17.
Remove the battery pack.
Remove the spool from the line head.
NOTE: Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
Cut a piece of line approximately 9 ft. long. Use only .065 in. diameter monofilament line.
Insert the line into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool. Wind the line around the clockwise, as shown by the arrows on the spool. Place line in the slot on upper spool flange, leaving about 6 in. extended beyond the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the line, there should be at least 1/4 in. between the wound line and the outside edge of the spool.
Replace the plastic retainer, spool, and the spool retainer. Refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this manual.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
STORing the trimmer
Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer before storing.
Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and
Replacement Spool Part Number | AC14RSL |
Replacement Spool Cap Part Number | AC14HC |
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