Line Replacement; Installing Spool With Line - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

• "The line will easily remove grass and weeds
from around walls, fences, trees and flower
beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of
"Lrees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid
damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees
with tender bark, shorten line to 4-5 inches and
use at less than full throttle.
• Formowingorsweeping, usefull throttlefor
a good clean job.
3 Inches
Above :,_
Ground,
Tip of the Line
Does the CUtting
SCALPING
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I A WARNING j
Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the [
trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or J
be thrown into eyes and face and cause blind-[
ness or other serious injury. I
1. TRIMMING - Hold bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 inches above ground and at
: an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make
Contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
2. SCALPING - The scalping tech-
nique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold the
bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above
the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the
line to strike ground around trees, posts, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases line wear.
3. MOWING- Your trimmer is ideal
for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers
cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the
: ....line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the ground
and damage the tool.
4,: SWEEPING - The fanning action
of the rotatingline can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above sur-
faces being swept and move tool from side to side.
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D.LINE REPLACEMENT
• For proper line feed:
- Use only genuine S .F__S prewo_d_oois
and.080" diameter line. Use of other types of
spools or lines can result in excessive breakage,
line welding, and improper line feed.
1,
- Pre-wound spools offerthe most conven-
Ient method for replacing hne as well as
optimum performance.
Always clean dirt and debris from spool and
hub When performing any type maintenance.
Installing Spoolwith Line .............
a. Hold the trimmer head as shown in _.
Press the lock tab and turn the lock ring
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b. Remove the lock ring, tap button, and spool.
c. Clean dirt and debris from all parts.
d. Inspect all trimmer head parts for damage. Re-
place damaged parts.
]Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, I
Ibroken, or damaged m an_ other way can fly[
[apart and cause serious injury. Do not use. Re-[
I place damaged parts before using the tool. [
•" SWEEPING
Lugs
Drive Gear
C_ Lock Ring
Lock Ring Lock Tab
To Remove, Turn Lock Ring Counterclockwise
To Replace, Tur__ L_k Ring Clockwise