Maintenance And Repair - Ryobi CLT1223 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that may damage, weaken, or
destroy plastics.
CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT
The cutting line may be replaced by either
rewinding the existing spool or installing a
convenient prewound spool.
REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL
See Figure 12.
Remove the battery pack from the string
trimmer.
Press in the tabs on each side of the spool
cap.
Remove the spool cap and spool. Discard
any remaining line on the spool.
NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool
housing during this procedure, reinstall the
spring before installing the spool and spool
cap.
Inspect the string head for damaged or worn
parts and clean thoroughly.
Using approximately 3 m (10 feet) of new
cutting line, insert one end of the line into the
slot on the spool. Ensure the end of the line
is pushed all the way towards the inner side
of slot.
NOTE: No more than 3.175 mm (1/8 in.) of
the line is to protrude from the slot.
Wind the line, in even and tight layers, onto
the spool. Line should be wound in the
direction of the arrow indicated on the spool.
Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the
line from the spool. Hold the line and spool
firmly to keep it from unwinding then place
the spool cap onto the spool.
Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump
knob, place into the spool housing and insert
cutting line into the opening in spool housing.
NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be
aligned with the slots in the spool housing.
While pressing in the tabs, push down the
spool cap and spool to lock in place.
Completely assembled string head should
appear as shown. See Figure 13.

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WARNING:
Use only 1.65 mm (0.065 in) diameter
genuine replacement line. Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break
off and become a dangerous projectile. Do not use
any other attachment on this unit.
INSTALLING A PREWOUND SPOOL
See Figure 12.
Remove the battery pack from the string
trimmer.
Press in the tabs on each side of the spool
cap.
Remove the spool cap and spool.
NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool
housing during this procedure, reinstall the
spring before installing the spool and spool
cap.
Inspect the string head for damaged or worn
parts and clean thoroughly.
Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the
line from the prewound spool. Hold the line
and spool firmly to keep it from unwinding
then place the spool cap onto the spool.
Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump
knob, place into the spool housing and insert
cutting line into the opening in spool housing.
NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be
aligned with the slots in the spool housing.
While pressing in the tabs, push down the
spool cap and spool to lock in place.
Completely assembled string head should
appear as shown . See Figure 13.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this unit or create
or mount any accessory not specifically
recommended in this manual for use with this
string trimmer. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
Examine string trimmer frequently to assure all
parts are unbroken and securely attached. Make
sure all screws and fasteners are securely
tightened to prevent the risk of serious personal
injury.