Kobalt KST 4040X-06 Operator's Manual page 12

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting line
A spool of cutting line is pre-installed on the trimmer.
When the cutting line needs replacing, rewind new line onto
existing spool.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, always remove the
battery before installing the guard, changing a cutting line, or
making any adjustments.
4. To remove the cutting line :
a. Remove the battery from the trimmer.
b. Turn the string trimmer over to access the spool.
c. Remove the spool cover (L) by pressing on the two
tabs para llel to each other on the sides of the spool
cover (L).
d. Remove the spool (M) from the spool
housing (O) and remove any excess line.
e. Reinstall the spool and spool housing.
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