Homelite F3055 Operator's Manual page 16

STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 18, 19, 20 and 21.
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire.
Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn
clockwise.
2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep
the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string
remaining on the spool.
3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 2.7 m
(9 ft) long.
4. Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper
part of the spool. Wind the first string round the upper
part of the spool anticlockwise, as shown by the arrows
on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool
flange, leaving about 152 mm (6 in) extended beyond the
slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should
be at least 6 mm (1/4 in) between the wound string and
the outside edge of the spool.
5. Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom
part of spool. Do not overfill.
6. Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to "Spool
Replacement" earlier in this manual.
SPRING
FIRST STRING
FIRST STRING
SLOT
MAINTENANCE
SPOOL
BLADE PROTECTOR
See Figures 22.
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
Always place the blade protector on the blade when the unit
is not in use. The blade protector has clips round the edges
to snap over the blade and keep it in place. Wear gloves and
be cautious when handling the blade.
ANCHOR
NOTE: Always remove the blade protector before using the
HOLE
unit. If not removed, the blade protector could become a
thrown object as the blade begins to turn.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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SLOT
BLADE
PROTECTOR
SECOND
STRING
Fig. 20
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
Fig. 21
BLADE
CLIPS
Fig. 22