Do not use metal cutting tools near fences, metal
posts, boundary stones or foundations.
The safety blade is designed to reduce recoil if the
blade strikes a hard, solid object. To cut thick stalks,
place it in position (A), see Fig. 12, to prevent recoil.
Fig 13A
A. KNOB
B. SPOOL
C. SPRING
D. SPINDLE
E. HOUSING
F. SLOTS
G. EYELETS
H. CUTTER LINE
• REPLACING CUTTER LINE
1. Turn knob (A) COUNTERCLOCKWISE and
remove (Fig. 13A). User knob spanner supplied.
2. Remove spool (B) and spring (C) from spindle (D).
3. Remove any remaining cutter line (H).
4. Double a 14' (4.3m) length of .080" (2mm) cutter
line. Place the looped center in one of the slots of
the spool divider (Fig. 13B).
5. Wind cutter line clockwise as shown in illustration
(Fig. 13C), keeping tension, with each half
separated by the spool divider. Wind to within 6"
(15cm) of the ends.
6. Lock each end of line (H) into a slot (F) on
opposite sides of the spool (Fig. 13D).
7. Install the spring (C) over the spindle (D). Insert
each end of the line through an eyelet (G) in the
housing (E) (Fig. 13E).
8. Lower the spool into the housing (E) while
feeding the line through the eyelets (G). Ensure
the spring seats itself into the spool (Fig. 13E).
9. Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the
spool compressing the spring. Pull each end of
the line (H) sharply to unlock the line from the
slots (Fig. 13F).
10. Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the
knob can be threaded CLOCKWISE onto the
spindle. Tighten the knob securely by hand only
(Fig. 13G).
11. Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm).
This will minimize load on engine during starting
and warm-up (Fig. 7A).
• AIR FILTER
Caution: Remove fuel from unit and store in
approved container before starting this procedure.
Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
To Clean Air Filter: (fig 14a - 14c)
1. Remove 3 screws (A) holding air filter cover in
place, pull out choke lever knob (B) remove
cover (C) and lift filter (D) from air box.
2. Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE!
3. Air dry filter.
4. Reinstall filter.
NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or
unable to be cleaned.
• FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
Caution: Remove fuel from unit and store in
approved container before starting this procedure.
Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris
(Fig.15A).
1. Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A steel wire
(C) with a hook or a paper clip works well (Fig.
15B).
2. Pull off with a twisting motion (Fig. 15C).
3. Replace fuel filter (D).
NOTE: Never operate the trimmer without the fuel
filter. Internal engine damage could result!
• CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for
optimum performance. If further adjustments are
necessary, please take your unit to the nearest
Authorized Service Center.
• SPARK PLUG
1. Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 16).
2. Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect spark plug boot.
• RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
MODULE
1. To replace the radio interference suppression
module (A) (Fig. 18) lift the module out of its
holder with a pair of needle pliers.
2. To position the new radio interference
suppression module push it into the holder with
the needle pliers slightly open.
• DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING
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