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6. Push t he lines into the notches,
leaving 3to5inches (7- 12cm)
unwound.
7. Insert thelines i nto the the exit
holes i nthe hub asshown i nthe
illustration.
8. Align t he notches with the line exit
holes.
9. Push s pool into hub until itsnaps
into place.
10. P ull the lines e xtending
outside of
the hub torelease the lines f rom the
notches.
REPLACING
THE CUTTING
HEAD
1. Align hole in tile dust cup with tile
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2.
Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
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3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, remove trimmer head by
turning clockwise.
4. Thread replacement trimmer head
onto the shaft by turning counter-
clockwise. Tighten until secure.
5.
Remove the screwdriver.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
_WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head will be spinning dur-
ing this procedure.
Wear your protec-
tive equipment
and observe all safety
precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments
may be
necessary
if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Make adjustments with the unit sup-
ported so the cutting attachment
is off
the ground and will not make contact
with any object.
Hold the unit by hand
while running and making adjustments.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting attachment
and muffler=
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling (idle
speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise
to
increase
engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease
engine speed.
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If you require further assistance
or are
unsure about performing
this proce-
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
A_______
4t_WARNING:
Perform the follow-
ing steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp ob-
ject cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children=
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol
in your engine.
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