Weed Eater PL500 Instruction Manual page 8

Line e xit holes
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Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Hub
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
6. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the fines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull the tines extending outside of the hub
to release the tines from the notches.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. Align t_o_ein the dust cup with the ho_e in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. Insert a smafl screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while removing and installing trimmer
head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise,
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.
5. Remove the screwdriver.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand whiie running and making ad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed unti_ engine
runs without stalling (idle speed too stow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
le Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
_WARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel in aweII ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with aft guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message ta-
beied iMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a_ternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1.2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly puff the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
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