Line Replacement - Craftsman 358.799240 Operator's Manual

3. MOWING - Figure 9. Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn mowers can-
not 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 - Figure 10. The fanning action
of the rotatingline can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the
surfaces being swept and move the tool from side
to side.
Figure 9
SWEEPINGS, i
Figure 10
D. LINE REPLACEMENT
o For proper line feed:
Use only genuine Sears pre-wound
spools and .080" diameter Hne. Use of
other types of spools or lines can result in ex-
cessive breakage, line welding and improper
line feed.
- Pre-wound spools offer the most conven-
ient method for replacing line as well as
optimum performance.
® Always clean dirt and debris from the spool
and hub when performing any type mainte-
nance,
1. Installing Spool w/Line
a, Hold the trimmer head as shown in Figure 11.
Press the two lock tabs and remove the cover.
Figure 11 •
b_ Remove the spool. Figure 12.
c, Clean dirt and debris from all parts_
d_ Inspect all trimmer head parts for damage_ Re-
place damaged parts,
I _ WARNING ]
Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked I
or .damaged in any way can fly apart and cause]
serious injury..Do not use. Replace damaged[
parts before using the tool. ]
e. Catch the line in the notch in the spool. Fig-
ure 13 (inset)_ Leave about 4" (10 cm) of line
hanging from the spool
f_ Place your index finger over the line and notch
as shown in Figure 13 • Insert the end of the
line in the line exit hole, Figure 13
g, Align the line and notch with the line exit hole.
Figure 13, Place spool in hub° Make sure the
trimmer line is not caught between the rim of
the spool and the hub,
NOTE: To seat the spoolin the hub, it may be nec-
essary to pull the line through the line exit hole
until the spool drops into place.
h_ Align the lock tabs on the cover over the
catches on the hub_ Push the cover down onto
the hub until the parts snap together, Fig-
ure 14
IT A WARNING ]
he lock tabs must be latched onto the Hub. If I
]installed incorrectly, the Cover can fly off and]
Ibecome a dangerous missile. [
i, Check to make sure the lock tabs are properly
fastened as shown in Figure 14 (inset)
j, Obtain correct line length of 4 inches (10 cm)
by pressing the tap button (Figure 15 ) and
pulling on the line again.
1,!
Lock Tab
Figure 11
Hub
Figure 12
Finger Over Notch
Notch
f Line Exit
Hole
Figure 13
Lock Tab Seated
In Catch
Figure 14
Approximately 2 Inches (5 cm) of Line Can Be Pulled From
the Trimmer Head Each Time the Tap Button is Pressed_
Tap
Button"
Figure 15
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