Replacement Of Spool, Line And Chain - The Handy THMC-A Operator's Manual

REPLACEMENT OF SPOOL AND LINE
To replace the line or spool:
‡ Stop the engine.
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‡ Remove the bump knob/retaining cap by turning it anti-clockwise.
‡ Remove the empty spool being careful not to lose the spring behind
the head.
‡ Clean the head thoroughly and inspect for any worn or damaged
parts.
To reload the spool with line:-
‡ Cut two lengths of spare line 3 metres long.
‡ Position each line in the two holes located in the centre of the spool,
as in Fig. 13, and wind in the direction of the arrow on the spool
(see Fig. 12) keeping the line tight at all times, as in Fig. 14.
‡ Wind the line on until you have about 15cm left then secure the lines
into the slots on the tabs, as shown in Fig. 15.
‡ Insert the lines on the spool into the eyelets on the trimmer head as
in Fig. 16
‡ Place the spool on the drive shaft.
‡ Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each line while
pushing down on the spool.
‡ Push down on the spool to reveal the drive shaft then place the
bump knob/retaining cap onto the drive shaft as in Fig. 17.
‡ Secure the knob/retaining cap by turning it clockwise.
If you need to replace the whole spool, follow the instructions above,
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