Maintenance; Inspection; Cleaning - Oregon ST600 Multi-attachment Instruction Manual

REASSEMBLING THE TRIMMER HEAD (FIG. L)
• Put the spring into the recess in the bottom of
the trimmer head and press the spool onto the
trimmer head housing (1)
• Line up the tabs on the cover with the slots in
the trimmer head, and press the cover onto the
trimmer head until both tabs click into place (2)
Important: Make sure both tabs are in position
and that the cover is level and well-seated It may
be necessary to squeeze the sides of the trimmer
head in order for the tabs to click into place (3)
• Turn the trimmer head by hand and make sure
the cover rotates evenly If rotates unevenly,
remove and replace the cover so it is level with
the rest of the trimmer housing
• Load trimmer line as described in "Replacing
Trimmer Line"

Maintenance

WARNING: A Powerhead can start
accidentally if connected to battery or
power source. Disconnect power source
before inspecting, cleaning, or performing
maintenance.
CAUTION: Inspect the string trimmer
regularly. Regular inspection is the first step
to proper maintenance. Follow the guidelines
below to maximize safety and satisfaction.
Have any damaged or excessively worn parts
replaced immediately.
CAUTION: When cleaning the string
trimmer, do not immerse in water or other
liquids. Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the string trimmer.

Inspection

Before each use, and if the string trimmer has
been dropped, inspect these parts:
TRIMMER HEAD
• Make sure the trimmer head is free of cracks or
other damage If it is damaged, replace it Serious
personal injury can result if a damaged trimmer
head breaks during use
• Check that the trimmer head rotates freely and
that the trimmer line advances If the trimmer
head fails to rotate freely, see "Correcting Grass
Bind"
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Operation and Maintenance
• If the trimmer line gets stuck or is tangled,
rewind the spool See "Replacing Trimmer Line"
• Inspect the grass wrap protector to make sure it
is not cracked, broken, or loose If it is damaged,
replace it
• Inspect the guard and replace it if it is damaged
POWERHEAD
See Powerhead manual

Cleaning

CAUTION: When cleaning the powerhead
and attachments, do not immerse in water or
other liquids. Do not use a pressure washer to
clean the powerhead and attachments.
• Remove the battery
• Remove any debris from the intake screen to
ensure unrestricted airflow
• Clear any debris from the battery port and wipe
the contacts
• Wipe dust and clippings from the string trimmer
SHARPENING THE LINE CUTTING BLADE
(FIG. M)
It is recommended that an Oregon® Service Dealer
sharpen the line cutting blade, but it can also be
sharpened by the operator
Line cutting blade sharpening requires a flat file
After collecting the file, wear gloves and eye
protection and remove the battery
• Lay the trimmer on its side with the line cutting
blade on top and face the bottom of the trimmer
head
• Place the file against the cutting edge of the line
cutting blade (1)
• Push the file down and to the right, removing
material from the cutting edge (2)
• Repeat until the line cutting blade is sharp
CORRECTING GRASS BIND
CAUTION: A battery operated tool with
the battery pack inserted is always on and
can start accidentally. Always remove the
battery before correcting grass bind to avoid
accidental activation of the trimmer head.
ST600 Multi-attachment