Line Replacement - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.797121 Operator's Manual

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D. LINE REP_CEMENT
® For proper line feed:
Use only genuine Sears pre-wound spools and
.080" diameter Sears Laser Line. Use of other
spools or line can result in excessive breakage,
line welding and improper line feed
--Pre-wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line as well as optimum per-
formanceo
e Always clean dirt and debris from the spool and hub
when performing any type maintenance
1.. Ins_ll_ng New Spool with Line
a Hold the Trimmer Head as shown in Figure 2L
Press the Lock Tab and turn Lock Ring as shown
in Figure 21
h Remove the l._ck Ring and Spool. Figure 22,
c. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Inspect all
Trimmer Head parts for damage Replace damaged
parts,
WARNING
Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart
and cause serious injury. Do not use. Replace
damaged parts before using the tool.
d Insert the end of the Line in the Line Exit Hole as
shown in Figure 23, Place Spool in Hub, Make sure
the Trimmer Line is not caught between the tim of
the Spool and the Hub,
e_ Align the Lock Ring over the three Catches on
the Hub. Push the Lock Ring down on the Hub
and turn as directed in Figure 2I,
f Check to make sure all three Catches (Figure22) and
the Lock Tab (Figure23) are properly fastened as
shown in Figure24 Then test the Lock Ring
by trying to turn it counterclockwise
WARNING
All three catches must be fastened and the lock tab
latched onto the lock ring. If installed incorrectly,
the lock ring can fly off and become a dangerous
missile.
g. Pull on the Line to change the Spool from the locked
position to the operating position Figure 25°
h oObtain correct line length by pressing Tap Button(Fig-
ure 25) and pulling on the Line again.
NOTE: Each time the Tap Button is pressed, approx-
imately 2 inches of Line can be pulled from the Trim-
mer Head, Figure 25.
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Turn Lod_ Ring
counterclockwise
to remove
Lock Ring clockwise
to replae__
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