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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre--wound spools of fer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
S Replacement spools are co lor--coded to en-
sure use of the corre ct spool with your unit.
Be su re to use the same co lor spool as the
existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from
cutting head components when performing
any type of maintenance.
S Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the
direct ion shown on top of the cap.
S Remove line guide ring and spool.
NOTE:When removing and/or installingspool,
ensure dust cup re mains insta lled over shaft .
Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. If usingapre--woundspool,removetape
strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING: Use only 0 .080” (2 mm)
diameter rou nd line . Other sizes and sh apes
of line will not advanceprope rly and will re sult in
improper cutt ing head fu nctionor can cause se-
rious injury. Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope , etc. Wire can break of f during
cutt ing and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-
ameter round WEED EATER brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
2. Inse rt one end of line into center cavity of
empty sp ool. Ensure line will fee d into
spool in the dire ction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise ).
3. Continuefeeding line into spool, leaving 4 --
6 inches (10 -- 15cm)unwound from center
of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Inst all replace ment spool.
2. Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
Replacement Spool
Slot
3. Rest guide ring o n spool and place line
throughslot. Allowlinetoextend4--6inch-
es (10 -- 15 cm) from center of sp ool.
4. Ensu re line remains i n slot while screwing
cap on totheshaf t. Only t ightencap ha nd
tight!
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wear your protective eq uipmentand o bserve
all sa fety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idl e when t he throttle i s re-
leased .
Make adjustments with the unit support edso
the cutt ing attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit byhand whilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow enginetoidle. Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginesp eedif enginestallsordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwiseto
decrease engine speed.
Air Filter Cover
Idle Speed Screw
If yourequire f urtherassistanceor areunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
