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sap or other material and the line will become jammed as a
result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listed below.
CAUTION:
To avoid appliance damage, if
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
1. Remove the battery from the trimmer.
2. Press the release tabs
22
on the spool cap
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, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
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.
3. Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area.
4. Place spool and line into spool cap with line “parked” in
slots provided.
5. Insert the line end through the appropriate hole in the
spool housing. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of
the holding slots.
6. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you
feel it drop into place and then push to snap into place.
(When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left
and right freely).
7. Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped
under the spool.
8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly
.
Fig. I
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Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. I, J)
WARNING:
The use of any accessory
not recommended by CRAFTSMAN for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.
WARNING:
Do not use any blades,
or any accessory or attachment other than those
recommended by CRAFTSMAN on this trimmer/edger.
Serious injury or product damage may result.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement
spool) as shown in this manual.
USE ONLY .080" (2 mm) DIAMETER TWISTED NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
This line is available at your local dealer or authorized
service center.
1. Remove battery from appliance.
2. Press the release tabs
22
on the spool cap
23
, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
10
.
3. For best results, replace spool with CRAFTSMAN Model
# CMZST080.
4. If lever in base of housing becomes dislodged,
replace in correct position before inserting new spool
into housing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet.
7. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
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in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5-3/8"
(136 mm) from the housing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots in
the spool housing.
10. Snap the spool cap back on by depressing release tabs
and pressing into spool housing.
11. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Fig. J
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nOTE:
Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for
two audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less
you’ll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the
proper length.
nOTE
: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are
available through authorized service centers. To find your
local service location call: 1-888-331-4569 or visit
www.craftsman.com.
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line
(Fig. A, K, L)
Use Only .080" (2 mm) TWISTED
Diameter Line
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your
local retailer.
