Yardworks 60-2271-8, Owner'S Manual

Assembly and Adjustments - continued

The Cutting Line (Fig. 8)

A double-wound spool of monofilament cutting line is pre-installed on the grass

trimmer. When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new spool.

To remove the spool:

1. Unplug the extension cord.

2. Turn the grass trimmer over to access the spool

(2)

.

3. Remove the spool cover by pressing on two tabs parallel to each other on the side 

    of the cover 

(1)

.

4. Remove the spool 

(2)

 from the spool housing 

(3)

.

To replace the spool:

1. Replace the spool 

(2)

 with a new pre-wound spool.

2. Insert the end of one line through the opening 

(4)

 in the spool housing.  Insert 

    the other side of the line through the other opening 

(5)

.

3. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the slots in the spool housing on the 

    trimmer head.

4. Push down on the spool cover, locking it to the spool housing.

5. To advance the line when initially installed, you must pull both sides of the line 

    while pressing the black line release button on the side of the spool housing 

(6)

.

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⁄

WARNING:

DO NOT GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING LINE WHEN

PICKING UP OR HOLDING THE GRASS TRIMMER. 

WARNING:

BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR GRASS TRIMMER TO

THE EXTENSION CORD, ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF

POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL START-

UP CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

!

!

Fig. 8

1

2

4

3

6

5

Use YARDWORKS 60-2269-6 replacement spools.