Maintenance; Service And Adjustments; Replacing The Line - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745121 Instruction Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad-
justments will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact a Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and re-
leasing the trigger switch. Make sure
motor stops.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
REPLACING THE LINE
t. Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool
(71-85837), or cut a length of 30
feet of 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter
Craftsman ® Pro Trimmer line. Use
of heavier lines could overload
and damage unit.
_kWARNING: Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
4. Insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole in-
side the spool.
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the spool. Wind in the direc-
tion of the arrow found on the
spool.
6. Push the line into the notch, leav-
ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un-
wound.
7. Insert the line into the exit hole in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notch with the line exit
hole.
9. Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
10. Pull on the line extending outside
the hub to release it from the
notch; otherwise, the unit will not
function properly.
Smal__
Hole _ Spool
Button
Line in Notch
Line exit hole
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