Line Replacement - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795501 Instruction Manual

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound spools offerthe most con-
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
venient method for replacing line and
ensuring optimum performance.
• Replacement spools are color-
coded to ensure use of the correct
spool with your unit. Be sure to use
the same color spool as the existing
spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris
from cutting head components when
performing any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap by turn-
ing in the direction shown on top of
the cap.
• Remove line guide ring and spool.
Line guide ring
Cap "_
0-
0oo,
Use a pre-wound spool or refill spool
withline.If using a pre-wound spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING: Use only 0.080
inch (2 mm) diameter round line.
Other sizes and shapes of line wilt not
advance properly and will result in im-
proper cutting head function or can
cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope,
etc. Wire can break off during cutting
and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080
inch (2 mm) diameter round
Craftsman brand line.
_ Feed line in
_'_"_\_, direCtion
"_L¥-_ 1 shown on
= oo,
Spool
2. Insert one end of line into center
cavity of empty spool. Ensure line
will feed into spool in the direction
shown on the spool (counterclock-
wise).
3. Continue feedingline into spooJ,
leaving 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm)
unwound from center of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement spool.
2. Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
"__ Slot
Replacement Spool
3. Rest guide ring on spool and place
line through slot. Allow line to ex-
tend 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm)
from center of spool.
4. Ensure line remains in slot while
screwlngcap on to the shaft.
Only tighten cap hand tight!
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_ WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment will be spinning during most
of this procedure. Wear your protec-
tive equipment and observe all safety
precautions. After making adjust-
ments the trimmer head or any op-
tional attachment must not move/sp n
at idle speed.
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