Craftsman CMESTE920 Instruction Manual page 11

Fig. M
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3. For best results, replace spool with Craftsman model
no. CMZO98030.
4. Grasp empty spool with one hand and spool housing
with other hand and pull spool out.
5. If lever (Figure N) in base of housing
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becomes dislodged, replace in correct position
before inserting new spool into housing.
Fig. N
6. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool and housing.
7. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet Figure O.
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Fig. O
8. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
the housing (Figure N). Rotate the spool slightly until
it is seated. The line should protrude approximately
5-3/8 inches (136 mm) from the housing.
9. Align the tabs on the spool cap with the slots
housing (Figure P).
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20
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19
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in
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22 in the
Fig. P
10. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.

CAUTION:
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
Rewinding Spool From Bulk Line
(Fig. Q, R, S)
(use only .065 in. [1.65 mm] ROUnD diameter line)
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local
retailer. nOTE: Hand wound spools from bulk line are
likely to become tangled more frequently than Craftsman
factory wound spools. For best results, factory wound spools
are recommended.
To install bulk line, follow the steps below:
1. Unplug trimmer.
2. Remove the empty spool from the trimmer as described
in Replacing the Spool.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
4. Make a fold at the end of the cutting line at about
3/4 inches (19 mm) 23 . Feed the cutting line into one
of the line anchoring slots
Fig. Q
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5. Insert the 3/4 inches (19 mm)
into the hole 25 in the spool adjacent to the slot as
shown in Figure R. Make sure the line is pulled tight
against the spool as shown in Figure R.
Fig. R
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English
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To avoid trimmer damage, if
24 as shown in Figure Q.
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end of the bulk line
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25
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