Maintenance - Stanley FATMAX V20 SFMCST933 Instructions Manual

4. Place spool and line into spool cap with line "parked" in slots
provided.
5. Insert the line end through the appropriate hole in the
spool housing. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the
holding slots.
6. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it
drop into place and then push to snap into place. (When in
place, the spool will turn a few degrees left and right freely).
7. Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under
the spool.
8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in Replacing
Spool Assembly.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. K, L)

WARNING:
recommended by STANLEY FATMAX for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.

WARNING:
accessory or attachment other than those recommended
by STANLEY FATMAX on this trimmer. Serious injury or
product damage may result.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement spool)
as shown in this manual.
USE ONLY 1.65 mm DIAMETER ROUND NYLON MONOFILAMENT
LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge line, as they will
overload the motor and cause overheating. This line is available
at your local dealer or authorized service center.
1. Remove battery from appliance.
2. Press the release tabs
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the spool cap from the spool housing
3. For best results, replace spool and line with
STANLEY FATMAX Model # STZST12169/STZST121693
or replace cap only with STANLEY FATMAX
Model # STZST1326.
4. If lever in base of housing becomes dislodged, replace in
correct position before inserting new spool into housing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line into
the eyelet.
7. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5-136 mm from the
housing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots in the
spool housing.
10. Snap the spool cap back on by depressing release tabs and
pressing into spool housing.
11. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
nOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for two
audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly located.
The use of any accessory not
Do not use any blades, or any
on the spool cap , and remove
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(Figure K).
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in the
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Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less you'll hear the
nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.
nOTE: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are
available through authorized service centers.
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line (use only
1.65 mm ROUND diameter line) (Fig. A, M, N)
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer.
nOTE: Hand wound spools from bulk line are likely to become
tangled more frequently than STANLEY FATMAX factory wound
spools. For best results, factory wound spools are recommended.
1. Remove battery from appliance.
2. Remove the empty spool from the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool
4. Make a fold at the end of the cutting line at about 19
mm. Feed the cutting line into one of the line anchoring
slots .
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5. Insert the 19 mm end of the bulk line into the hole
the spool adjacent to the slot. Make sure the line is pulled
tight against the spool.
6. Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the
arrow on the spool. Make sure to wind the line on neatly
and in layers. Do not crisscross.
7. When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses
the line.
8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in Replacing
Spool Assembly.

MAINTENANCE

Your STANLEY FATMAX power tool has been designed
to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regular cleaning.

WARNING:
personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery
pack before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING:
main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when performing this procedure.
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To reduce the risk of serious
Blow dirt and dust out of the
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