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throw the clippings away from the op-
e r a t o r .
4. Move the trimmer slowly in and out of
the area being cut, using a forward-
backward or side-to-side motion.
Maintain top speed for best cutting.
5. Trim only when grass and weeds are
dry.
6. The life of your cutting line depends on
your trimming techniques, what is being
cut, and where the cutting is being
done. Some line breakage will occur
from:
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Entanglement with foreign matter
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Normal line fatigue
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Attempting to cut thick weeds
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Forcing the line into walls or
fenceposts
5. M
AINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
I
NSTALLING A NEW TRIMMING LINE
The trimming line may be replaced by two
methods - rewinding the existing reel or
installing a prewound reel.
R E R
EWINDING THE XISTING
To rewind the existing reel you must:
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Check for the correct line size.
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Remove the inner reel and spring.
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Wind the reel with the new line.
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Reinstall the existing reel and spring.
T
HE CORRECT LINE TO USE
Use a dual line reel with Ø 2,00 mm.
R
EMOVING THE EXISTING REEL
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Unscrew the coil lock-nut clockwise
F . 10).
IG
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Remove the inner reel
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Use a clean cloth to clean the inside of
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the outer spool (
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Check the indexing teeth on the reel and
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spool for wear (
necessary, replace the reel and spool.
W
INDING THE EXISTING REEL
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Insert the ends of new trimming line into
the inner reel holes
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Loop the line into two equal lengths
before inserting it into the holes.
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Wind the line, in even and tight layers
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( F . 15), onto the reel, and in the
IG
direction indicated.
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Push the ends of the line into the
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slots( F . 16).
IG
R
EINSTALLING THE REEL
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Insert the ends of the line through the
eyelets in the outer spool
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Grasp the ends and pull firmly to release
the line from the slots in the spool.
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Screw up the coil lock-nut again
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anticlockwise(
Line installation is now complete.
EEL
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(
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( F . 11).
IG
F . 12).
IG
F . 13). If
IG
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( F . 14).
IG
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( F . 17).
IG
F . 10).
IG
I
NSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
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Use the same instructions as the existing
reel:
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The Correct Line to Use;
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Removing the Existing Reel;
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Reinstalling the Reel.
C /
LEANING STORAGE
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Do not block the air vents.
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Do not use strong detergents on the
plastic housing or handle.
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Moisture can cause a shock hazard.
Wipe off moisture with a soft cloth.
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Clean the unit thoroughly before storing.
Hang the unit by the handle loop and
store it in a dry, well-ventilated area, out
of the reach of children.
Electric appliances must only be repaired by
qualified technicians.
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