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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

TO REPAIR BROKEN cUTTING LINE

t.StOp the motor an unplug power cord.

2.Visible cutting fine can be retrieved with needle nosed pliers.

3.Hub should be depressed and released while keeping tension on the cutting line. One inch o_ cutting line should feed each time the hub is depressed.

4.If cutting line cannot be retrieved, follow instructions under

SPOOL REPLACEMENT.

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

1.Stop motor and unplug power cord.

2.Restrain rear plate_pushin tookbutton (located onhub),and twist

Ilub counter-clockwiseuntil locking bbs disengageRemove. hub. REWINDING SPOOL

3. Rereove spool from assembly a_ndremove spring from spool

When rewind_g be sure to wind the line in the directon of arrow

 

4.Rewindspooiinacco_ancewiththeinstructionsincludedherein indicatedon spool{Fig.8) Plastic is a memory malaria! and the line

 

(fig. 8) or replace spool as appropriat_

should be recoiledformthe original coil to the spool in a way so the

5.

Before reinstalling spooi be sure approximately :3inchesof ine

built-inmemorytendsto keepthe coilstightto the spool. If you recoil

 

exits spool between the two foam pads as shown in fig. 7.

" in tile o_ite

directionthe coils w0uld be 100SOai'_tend to come

6.

Install spring on "TOP SIDE" of spool. Seefig. 7.

unwound. To secure line to spool, place tape over approx. 11/2"of

7.insert line thru eyelet in hub assemblyandseat springend onto !ine, then secure tape to spool. Line must be wound side by side

center post inside hub assembly.

avoiding crossoveror crisscrossingto insure proper line advancing.

Do not wind more than a total of 40 feet of line onto spool.

NOTE: Make sure linedoes notgettmpped underspool, between

 

the spool and hub assembly.

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8.Slide spooland hub assemblyontomotorst=aft.Manlpulate parts siightiy to obtain proper alignment.Align lockingtabs on hub assembly with slots in rear plate and insert tabs intostotsuntil

parts bottom, Rotate hubassembly clockwisewhile restraining the rear plate until all four locking tabs are properlyengaged.

9.Remove debris from undersideof yourWEEDWACKER.

IF LINE DOES NOT FEED

1, Follow instructions 1-3 under "Spool Replacement:'

FIG. 8

2. Check to make sure line is wound in direction indicated on spool,

3. Separate strands of tangled Itne or install new line if

RECOMMENDED REPLACEME_ PARTS

t_ecessary,

AND ACCESSORIES

 

4.inspect foam pad for tears of damage, replace if necessary.

5. Check spring for damage and proper installation.

Your SEARS WEEDWACKJERuses SPECIALLY TREATED .065

6. Follow instructions 5 thru 11 under "Spool Replacement."

DIAMETER MONORLAMENT NYLON cutting line whichis available

at SEARS STORES AND CATALOG STORES. You may purchase

 

 

a fullywoundspoo!(Part No. 85744) or you may purchasea package

 

of two 50 foot coils(Part No. 85772) or a large bulk spool of line and

 

rewind yourpresent spool.

 

CAUTION: The use of heavier line, different types of line and ac-

 

cessories or attachments other than recommended may be hazar-

 

dous or cause unit failure.

THE OPERATION OF ANY TRIMMER CAN RESULT IN FOREIG N OBJECTS BEING THROWN

INTO TH E EYES, WHICH CAN'RESULTIN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. ALVVAYS WEAR SAFETY

GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENCING POWER TOOL OPERATION. WE

RECOMMEND WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD

• .SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETA L OR CATALOG STORES.

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Sears 257.79605 manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS contd