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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing
all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
Trimmer head
1. Crowding trimmer line
stops under a
against material being
load or does not
cut.
turn when switch
2. Electrical failure.
is pressed.
3. Thrown circuit breaker.
4. Debris stopping head.
Line does not
1. Line improperly routed
advance, line is
in head.
too short, or
2. Line improperly
trimmer vibrates.
wound into spool.
3. Incorrect line size
4. Not enough line
outside of head.
5. Automatic line feed not
working.
6. Dirt buildup on unit.
Excessive noise
1. Motor has not reached
when unit is run-
full speed before use.
ning.
2. Too much line has been
released from the spool.
3. Line limiter blade
missing from shield.
Line releases
1. Line improperly
continuously.
routed in head.
2. Spool damaged.
Line usage is
1. Line improperly routed
excessive.
in head.
2. Line size is incorrect.
3. Crowding line against
material being cut.
4. Spool worn or damaged.
REMEDY
1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
2. Contact your authorized service dealer.
3. Check Breaker Box.
4. Remove debris.
1. Check line routing.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.
3. Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.
4. Remove spool cap and spool. Manually
feed line. Reinstall cap and spool. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
5. Rewind line tightly and evenly. Check
that line is in correct section of spool.
6. Clean unit.
1. Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use.
2. Rewind line tightly and evenly. See
Automatic Line Feed System section.
3. Contact your authorized service dealer.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
1. Check line routing.
2. Replace spool.
3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.
4. Replace spool.
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