Operator`s manual

2. Remove the spark plug boot.
3. Remove the retaining cap by turning
counter clockwise.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the empty spool.
6. Cut 2 lengths of cutting line, approximately
180cm each length.
7. Insert the end of the new line into the hole
in the upper threaded area of the spool.
NOTE: If the line does not fit into the hole,
see recommendation for minimum and
maximum line thickness.
8. Once inserted through the hole, the line
must double back on itself.
9. Wind the line around the spool as indicated
by the arrows on the top of the spool until
the line reaches the edge of the spool.
Do not wind the line beyond the edge
of the inner ring.
10. Secure the line temporarily by pushing it
into one of the slotted tabs on the spool.
11. Repeat the process for the lower threaded
area of the spool, winding the line and
securing it in the slotted tab opposite the
first secured line. NOTE: Cutting line winds
in the same direction.
12. Insert the lines into the eyelets on the
trimmer head.
13. Reinstall the spring.
14. Place the spool firmly on the drive shaft.
NOTE: To install the spool, you may need
to rotate it slightly. If the line should tangle
or break at the eyelet, remove the spool,
re-feed the line through the eyelets and
reassemble the spool on the trimmer.
15. Release the lines from the tabs by sharply
pulling each line.
16. Push down on the spool to reveal the
threads inside the drive shaft.
17. Thread the retaining cap on the drive shaft.
18. Secure the retaining cap.
19. Replace the spark plug boot.
Cleaning the Air Filter
See Fig. 17
Follow these steps to clean the air filter.
Fig. 17
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug boot.
3. Loosen the air cleaner cover by turning the
knob counter clockwise.
4. Remove the air filter cover.
5. Remove the air filter element.
6. Inspect the element. If the element is
distorted or damaged replace it with a new
one.
7. Wash the element in clean fuel and
squeeze or blow dry.
8. Wash the air cleaner in clean fuel and wipe
or blow dry.
9. Rinse the air filter and let it dry completely.
10. Work two drops of oil into the air filter.
11. Replace the air filter (fits only one way).
12. Replace the air filter cover.
13. Tighten the air filter cover by turning the
knob clockwise.
14. Replace the spark plug boot.
Maintenance – continued
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An improperly installed retaining cap
or spool could fly off the trimmer.
Contact with a thrown retaining cap or
spool could cause personal injury.
WARNING:
Air
Filter
Air
Filter
Cover
Knob