Troubleshooting - Bolens BL50 Operator's Manual

MOTOR WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Unit is unplugged
CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
C A U S E
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCE UNCONTROLLABLY
C A U S E
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting head

TROUBLESHOOTING

If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer
A C T I O N
Check cord to make sure it is still plugged into an electrical outlet
A C T I O N
Stop the unit and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line
is outside of the cutting attachment
A C T I O N
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head
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