Troubleshooting - Craftsman 151.30438 Operator's Manual

If your line trimmer does not seem to operate properly,
first consult the Troubleshooting Table below.
If the solution to your trimmer problem is not found in
the Troubleshooting information, take the trimmer to
a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible
repair.
_ WARNING!
and unplug.
Before proceeding, switch off
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Grass wraps around
1. Cutting tall grass at ground 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent
drive shaft housing and
level, wrapping.
trimmer head.
1. Power cord is not plugged 1. Plug in the power cord.
in or connection is loose.
Motor fails to start
2. Household circuit breaker
when switch trigger is is tripped. 2. Check circuit breaker.
depressed.
3. Extension cord may be 3. Try another extension cord or connect into
faulty, another wall receptacle socket on a different circuit.
Trimming efficiency
diminishes. 1. Not enough line. 1. Replace the line.
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