MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the power source before performing mainte- nance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
•Housing Screws
•Locking Sleeve Assembly
•Assist Handle
•Debris Shield
•Edge Guide
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
•Trigger Switch
•Debris Shield
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA- BELS
•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us- ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1.Disconnect the unit from the power source.
2.Press and hold in the two cap release latches.
3.Pull cap away from the hub.
| Cap | |
| Cap | |
Spool | release | |
latch | ||
|
Hub
Eyelet
4.Remove old spool.
5.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
6.Replace with a
WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
7.Insert end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into small hole on the inside of the spool.
8.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.
9.Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7
Notches
10.Place spool into hub with cut out area of spool in line with eyelet (see illustration).
Cut out
area of spool
Eyelet
11.Remove line from notch and feed line through eyelet.
12.Reinstall the spool cap.
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