Yardworks 060-2279-2, Owner'S Manual

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Your device has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of 
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular 
cleaning. 

WARNING! 

Before performing any maintenance, switch off and unplug the tool. 

• Regularly clean the ventilation slot in your device using a soft brush or dry cloth. 
• Regularly clean the cutting line and spool using a soft brush or dry cloth. 
• Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt from underneath the  

guard.

 
 
Fitting a new spool of cutting line 

(

See Figure 16 & Figure 17.)

1. Unplug the tool 
2. Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from the housing. Remove 

the empty spool from the spool cover . 

3. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing 
4. Take the new spool (60-2269-6) and push it into the boss in the spool cover. Rotate the 

spool slightly until it is seated. 

5. Unclip the end of one of the cutting lines and guide the line into one of the eyelets. The 

line should protrude approx. 10 cm from the spool cover. 

6. Unclip the end of the other cutting line and guide the line into the other eyelet. The line 

should protrude approx. 10 cm from the spool cover. 

7. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the housing. 
8. Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely into place. 

WARNING! 

If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming blade, cut them off so that they just reach the blade. 
 

 
NOTE! 

Auto feed function works during [the] starting and stopping of trimmer. Strings will extend 
approximately 3/16" each time switch trigger is depressed and released WHILE NOT TRIMMING until 
the strings reach the length of the grass deflector blade. It may take up to 10 complete starting and 
stoppings to advance the line. 

Maintenance