To Repair Broken Cutting Line; Spool Replacement; If Line Does Not Feed; Rewinding Spool - Craftsman 257.796050 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
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REPAIR BROKEN cUTTING LINE
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StOp the motor an unplug power cord.
Visible cutting fine can be retrieved with needle nosed pliers.
3. Hub should be depressed and released while keeping tension
on the cutting line. One inch o_ cutting line should feed each
time the hub is depressed.
4. If cutting line cannot be retrieved, follow instructions under
SPOOL REPLACEMENT.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
1. Stop motor and unplug power cord.
2. Restrain rear plate_ pushin took button (located onhub),andtwist
Ilub counter-clockwise until locking bbs disengage. R emovehub.
3. Rereove spool from assembly a_nd remove spring from spool
4. Rewindspooiinacco_ancewiththeinstructionsincludedherein
(fig. 8) or replace spool as appropriat_
Before reinstalling spooi be sure approximately :3inchesof |ine
exits spool between the two foam pads as shown in fig. 7. "
Install spring on "TOP SIDE" of spool. Seefig. 7.
insert line thru eyelet in hub assemblyandseat springendonto
center post inside hub assembly.
NOTE: Make sure linedoes notgettmpped underspool, between
the spool and hub assembly.
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8. Slide spooland hub assemblyontomotorst=aft.Manlpulate parts
siightiy to obtain proper alignment.Align lockingtabs on hub
assembly with slots in rear plate and insert tabs intostotsuntil
parts bottom, Rotate hubassembly clockwisewhile restraining
the rear plate until all four locking tabs are properlyengaged.
9. Remove debris from undersideof yourWEEDWACKER.
IF LINE DOES NOT FEED
1, Follow instructions 1-3 under "Spool Replacement:'
2. Check to make sure line is wound in direction indicated
on spool,
3. Separate strands of tangled Itne or install new line if
t_ecessary,
4. inspect foam pad for tears of damage, replace if necessary.
5. Check spring for damage and proper installation.
6. Follow instructions 5 thru 11 under "Spool Replacement."
REWINDING SPOOL
When rewind_g be sure to wind the line in the direct|on of arrow
indicatedon spool{Fig.8) Plastic is a memory malaria! and the line
should be recoiledformthe original coil to the spool in a way so the
built-in memorytendsto keepthe coilstightto the spool. If you recoil
in tile o_ite directionthe coils w0uld be 100SO ai'_ tend to come
unwound. To secure line to spool, place tape over approx. 11/2"of
!ine, then secure tape to spool. Line must be wound side by side
avoiding crossover or crisscrossing to insure proper line advancing.
Do not wind more than a total of 40 feet of line onto spool.
FIG. 8
RECOMMENDED REPLACEME_ PARTS
AND ACCESSORIES
Your SEARS WEEDWACKJERuses SPECIALLY TREATED .065
DIAMETER MONORLAMENT NYLON cutting line whichis available
at SEARS STORES AND CATALOG STORES. You may purchase
a fullywoundspoo!(PartNo. 85744) or you may purchasea package
of two 50 foot coils(Part No. 85772) or a large bulk spool of line and
rewind yourpresent spool.
CAUTION: The use of heavier line, different types of line and ac-
cessories or attachments other than recommended may be hazar-
dous or cause unit failure.
THE OPERATION OF ANY TRIMMER CAN RESULT IN FOREIG N OBJECTS BEING THROWN
INTO TH E EYES, WHICH CAN'RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. ALVVAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENCING POWER TOOL OPERATION. WE
RECOMMEND WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD
• .SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETA L OR CATALOG STORES.
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