Line Replacement; Service And Adjustments; Storage - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.799080 Operator's Manual

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• SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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INS LING THE SPOOL (Fig. 12 & 13)
* Insert line into hub as shown.
* Align the notch with the line exit hole.
- Push spool into the hub until it snaps into place.
• Pullthe line to release it from the notch in the spool.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Cutting line may be replaced by one of two different
methods: rewinding the existing spool or installinga
prewound spool.
WARNING I
ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED I
REPLACEMENT LINE. DO NOT USE WIRE J
OR METAL REINFORCED LINE - BROKEN l
PIECES CAN BECOME DANGEROUS I
MISSILES. J
REMOVING THE EXISTING SPOOL
- Pull firmly on the tap button/spool to remove.
- Check the indexing teeth on the spool and hub for
wear. If necessary, replace spool.
o Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner and outersurfaces
of the hub and spool.
REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL
• Use only .065 inch (1.65 ram) diameter line. Use of
any other diameter line may damage the unit.
• Cut a length of line approximately 30 feet (10 m). Insert
one end of the line about 1/2 inch (10 ram) into the
small hole on the inside of spool.
• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spoof.
NOTE: Winding too much line witl cause head to jam or
feed improperly. Failure to wind the line in the direction
indicated or using excessive line will cause the bump
head to operate incorrectly.
• Push the line into the notch leaving 3"-5" (8-12 cm)
unwound.
STORAGE
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Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of
the season.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Ifyour trimmer isto be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly before storage. Remove any dirt, sawdust,
leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean the entire unit.
° Open the semi-automatic head assembly and clean
any dirt, grass or debristhat has collected, tnspectthe
trimmer fine, ff old (chalky look and sticky to the
touch), remove and discard. Installfresh new linethe
next time product is to be used.
° Clean air vents of debris.
° Reassemble all loose parts, being surethatall handles
are in place and are securely fastened. Replace any
damaged parts.
° Store your unit in a well ventilated area and covered, if
possible, to prevent dust and dirt accumulation. Do
not cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and will
induce condensation and eventual rust or corrosion.
Tap ButtorJSpool
Notch
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Figure 12.
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Linein Notch
Hub
Do not windpastthislineon spool.
Line exit hole
Figure 13.
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