Weed Eater 545117522 - Manual (Page 6)

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SERVICE
REPLACING THE LINE
S
Disconnect unit from the power source.
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a
length of 30 feet of 0.065 diameter
WEED EATER brand line. Use of heavi-
er line could overload and damage the
unit. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.,
which can break off and become a dan-
gerous missile.
S
Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch
(1 cm) into the small slot inside the spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in
Notch
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place, while keeping light
tension on the end of the line.
S Pull on the line extending outside of the
hub to release it from the notch; other-
wise, the unit will not function properly.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use.
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S
Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S
Store the unit so the line limiter blade
cannot cause injury.
S Store unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Posi-
tion unit so that any sharp object can-
not accidentally cause injury.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
For assistance, or a replacement part
call: 1-800-554-6723.
Safety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 30’ line 952701663
50’ coil of bulk line. 952701550
100’ coil of line. 952701533
200’ coil of line. 952701594