Craftsman 700995 - Manual (Page 8)

time, you will form a groove in the
ground. Forming the groove may
require special attention and frequent
line advancement. After the groove
is formed the first time, regular
maintenance is easy.
For optimum results, regularly rotate
the line head down and bump feed to
advance string.
Watch out for foreign objects.
CHANGING THE CUTTING LINE
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep
hands away from triggers during
reloading.
USE ONLY 0.080” DIAMETER NON­
METALLIC CUTTING LINE.
Tabs are located on each side of the
line spool cover. Press both tabs on
the line head cover and remove cover
by pulling upward. It may be easier to
press in one tab at a time. After the
tabs are pushed in, lift the spool out of
the housing and put spring in a safe
place, (see figure 14)
Figure 14
Remove and discard any remaining
cutting line in the spool.
Clean all debris from inside the line
head assembly.
Holding the end of the line, insert 1/4”
of the tip into the small hole at the
base of the spool.
Evenly and tightly wind the spool in the
direction shown on the bottom of the
spool.
Continue winding until the line is just
below the rim, then cut the line with
scissors.
Do not overfill. Overfilling can cause
jams.
Hold the line so it does not unwind;
insert the cut end through the eyelet in
the line head housing. Do not extend
more than 2” of line outside the line
head housing, (see figure 15)
Figure 15
Now replace the spring and spool,
making sure that the line is not caught
under the spool.
Re-install the line head cover.
If more than 2” of line is extended
outside the line head, cut the excess
off before turning on the trimmer.
Clearing Jams
CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep
hands away from trigger during
clearing of jams. To prevent injury,
do not use the line trimmer with a
damaged line head assembly.
Inspect cutting line and spool and clear
away debris.
Unwrap the spool several turns and
inspect the line for damage.
Cut away damaged line and discard.