MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con- tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 14 - 16.
If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this manual.
Use only .095 in. trimmer line.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for CS26. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for SS26.
Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head housing from the drive shaft.
Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down and hold the spool and housing together while complet- ing the installation.
Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for CS26.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for SS26.
Install line as described in Line Replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 16 - 18.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the arrows on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.
nCut one piece of trimmer line 20 ft. long. Insert the line into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until the end of the line comes out the other side of the string head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides of the spool.
Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to manually advance the line and to check for proper as- sembly of the string head.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT, MUFFLER, AND SPARK ARRESTOR
NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may be- come blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recom- mend that only qualified service technicians perform this service.
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your prod- uct. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
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