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• When installing new line on an existing
spool, insert 1116" of the line into the
anchoring hole in the bed of the spool,
and wrap the line evenly and firmly
around the spool in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
• Insert the end of the linethrough the exit
hole in the side of the trimmer head.
NOTE: A metal insert is located in the
exit hole. As your unit wears from use,
you can re-install this insert upside
down to provide a new surface for the
exit of the line from the trimmer head.
WARNING:
When installing the metal
insert, you must install from the inside of
the trimmer head. If installed on the out-
side of the trimmer head, this insert can
fly off and become a dangerous missile.
Metal Insert
• Once the line is passing through exit
hole, place spool in the trimmer head.
Press the spool down and turn the
spool until it locks down and does not
pop up when you release it.
• Make sure.the line is not caught be-
tween the rim of the spool and the
wall of the trimmer head.
• Replace the tap button, and place
the lock ring onto the trimmer head.
• Align lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and
turn until the catches lock into place.
Catch
Catch
Lock
Tab
Catch
Catch
• Make sure the lock ring is securelytas-
tened
by pulling
on it and twisting
in
both directions.
WARNING:
All catches must be fas-
tened and the lock tab latched in the
lock ring. If installed incorrectly, the
lock ring can fly off and become a dan-
gerous missile.
• Pull the line extending
from the trim-
mer head. This will allow the spool in
side the trimmer head to release from
the locked position.
IGNITION
TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and non-adjust-
able.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
Replace the spool when the square
comers on the lugs are rounded off,
reduced in size, or broken. Follow
instructions under REPLACING THE
LINE for removing and installing spool.
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lug
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The trimmer head will be
spinning during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After
making mixture adjustments, recheck
idle speed.
Carburetor
adjustment is critical and if
done improperly can permanently
damage the engine as well as the car-
buretor. If you require further assis-
tance or are unsure about performing
this procedure, call our customer as-
sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-
ter, or flooding may give the impres-
sion of an improperly adjusted carbu-
retor. Check these conditions before
adjusting the carburetor.
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