SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning

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

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

Storage

•Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

•Allow the engine to cool before storing.

•Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

•Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.

•Store the unit out of the reach of children.

Long Term Storage

If the unit will be stored for an extended time, use the following storage procedure:

1.Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

2.Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.

3.Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 1 oz. (30 ml) of any high quality motor oil or 2- cycle oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the trimmer after storage.

4.Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.

Transporting

•Allow the engine to cool before transporting.

•Secure the unit while transporting.

•Drain fuel from unit.

•Tighten fuel cap before transporting.

Accessories/Replacement Parts

4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181786

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180852

Spark Arrestor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180890

Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610375

Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153577

Inner Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610317

Bump Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153066

Bump Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180897

Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753-1229

Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682075

For specific replacement parts, refer to the parts list located on the inside back cover of this manual.

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