12 — English
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY™ TAP
ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 21 - 23.
If replacing line only, refer to
Line Replacement later in this
manual.
Use only .095 in. trimmer line.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise.
Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head
housing from the drive shaft.
Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned
with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down
and hold the spool and housing together while complet-
ing the installation.
Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise.
Install line as described in
Line replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 23 - 25.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the arrows
on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.
Cut one piece of trimmer line 10 ft. long. Insert the line
into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until
the end of the line comes out the other side of the string
head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts
of line appear on both sides of the spool.
Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool
until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to
manually advance the line and to check for proper as-
sembly of the string head.
INSTALLING DUAL SPOOL
™
FIXED LINE
STRING HEAD INSERT
See Figures 26 - 27.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Hold the string head and remove the spool retainer .
Remove the spool and spring from the string head by
turning it clockwise. Store parts for later use.
Find the word LOAD on top of the Dual Spool
™
Fixed
Line String Head Insert, then locate the openings on the
sides of the insert beneath LOAD. Place the insert inside
the string head so that the openings on the sides of the
insert align with the slots on the sides of the string head.
Make sure the spool is completely seated.
Reinstall the spool retainer on the string head and turn
counterclockwise to secure.
Install line as described in the next section of this manual.
INSTALLING LINE IN DUAL SPOOL
™
FIXED
LINE STRING HEAD INSERT
See Figure 27.
Use monofilament line between .095 in. and .105 in. diameter.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line provided
or cut two pieces of trimmer line in 11 in. lengths.
Insert the lines into the eyelets located on the sides of the
string head. Line should be pushed in until approximately
1 in. protrudes from the holes on the top of the string head.
Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on
the top of the string head.
