Maintenance - Yardworks 60-2271-8 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

! WARNING:
TURN OFF THE TOOL AND UNPLUG THE EXTENSION
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CORD FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING THE GRASS
TRIMMER.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your grass trimmer clean and in good repair for maximum performance
and service life. Before each use, inspect the switch and cord for damage.
Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. Check for loose screws,
misalignment, moving parts that are jammed, or any other conditions that may
affect the operation. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs, turn off the tool
immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use the
grass trimmer until it is properly repaired or replaced.
Cleaning
WARNING:
!
TO AVOID DAMAGE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
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USE STRONG SOLVENTS OR DETERGENTS ON THE PLASTIC
HOUSING OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS. CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND MAY ALSO CAUSE A SHOCK HAZARD.
Wipe the outside of the grass trimmer with a dry soft cloth. Do not hose down or
wash the grass trimmer with water. Scrape the guard and spool area to remove
dried clippings and mud. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of
the air vents. Keep the vents free of obstruction.
Cutting Line
Replace the cutting line only with nylon monofilament line on pre-wound spools.
Always wind the line in the same direction as the arrow on the spool.
Use YARDWORKS 60-2269-6 replacement spools.
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