Qualcast 1718638 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

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other material and the line will become
jammed as a result. To clear the jam, follow
the steps listed below.
1) Unplug the trimmer.
2) Press the release tabs (c) on the spool
head, as shown in Fig P and remove the
spool head by pulling it straight off.
3) Remove the spool of nylon line out of the
spool head and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area. (If you
plan to replace the spool, this is the place
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to do so, otherwise, move on.) (See Fig Q)
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4) Unwrap about one foot (30cm) of line
to ensure that it's undamaged. If it is OK
rewind it and insert the line end through
the eyelet in the spool head as show in Fig
eyelet
R, Insert the other line through the other
eyelet. Ensure the springs are in place
under the spool. Pull the line through the
hole to maintain tension while placing the
spool down into the spool head as show in
Fig R.
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5) Press the spool down GENTLY until you feel
6) Snap the spool head cover back on and
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c
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4. SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT
(Use 1.4mm diameter round line only)
1) Reform steps 3.1 and 3.2 above.
2) Remove the spool from the spool head,
3)
properly and will result in improper cutting
head function or can cause serious injury.
Take approximately 5m of line into the spool
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holes and wind line in the direction of the
arrows on the top of the spool.
Care should be taken to ensure that the line
is neatly coiled on the spool. Failure to do so
will impair the efficiency of the automatic line
feed. (See Fig S)
line
Then fit the line wrap ring onto the spool and
wrap
snap the spool onto the spool head.
ring
Note: Snugly and evenly wind the bulk line
onto the spool in the direction of the arrow
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it drop into place. Take care to keep the
lines from becoming trapped under the
spool.
at the same time pull lines and be sure
that they are released from spool rail
notches. If not, the function of bumping-
feed can not operate. Hold the tool in the
trimming position and turn the tool on. In
few sends or less, you'll hear the nylon line
being cut to proper length. If not, bump
the feed head gently on the ground to
initiate a fresh length of line.
eyelet
remove the line wrap ring from the spool
and discard all line on the spool.(see fig
.R)
WARNING! Use only 1.4mm cutting
line. Other sizes of line will not feed
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