Troubleshooting - Craftsman 138.98982 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Strings will not feed when
use as per instructions:
1. Strings have become
stuck together due to heat
or storage time.
2. Not enough string
present in spool.
1. Unplug trimmer. Open spool
retainer. Remove spool, unwind line
and then rewind onto spool housing.
2. Unplug trimmer. Open spool
retainer. Remove spool and replace
with new line or new spool
assembly as per instructions in this
manual.
3. Strings are tangled
on spool
3. Unplug trimmer. Open spool
cover. Remove spool. Unwind and
remove tangled line. Rewind line
as per instructions in this manual.
Grass wraps around drive
shaft housing and string
head.
1. Cutting tall grass at
ground level.
1. Cut tall grass from the top
down to prevent wrapping.
Motor fails to start when
switch trigger is depressed.
1. Power cord is not plugged
in or connection is loose.
2. Household circuit breaker
is tripped.
3. Extension cord may be
faulty.
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Check circuit breaker.
3. Try another extension cord or
connect into another wall
receptacle socket on a different
circuit.
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