Homelite UT70131 - Manual (Page 16)

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STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 18, 19, 20, and 21.
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold
the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn
clockwise.
2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep
the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string
remaining on the spool.
3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately
2.7 m (9 ft) long.
4. Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper
part of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper
part of the spool anticlockwise, as shown by the arrows
on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool
flange, leaving about 152 mm (6 in) extended beyond the
slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should
be at least 6 mm (1/4 in) between the wound string and
the outside edge of the spool.
5. Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom
part of spool. Do not overfill.
6. Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to
"Spool Replacement" earlier in this manual.
FIRST STRING
Fig. 18
SPOOL
ANCHOR
HOLE
SECOND
STRING
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
FIRST STRING
SLOT
SLOT ARROWS ON
SPOOL
SPRING
MAINTENANCE
BLADE PROTECTOR
See Figures 22.
Always place the blade protector on the blade when the
unit is not in use. The blade protector has clips round the
edges to snap over the blade and keep it in place. Wear
gloves and be cautious when handling the blade.
NOTE: Always remove the blade protector before using
the unit. If not removed, the blade protector could become a
thrown object as the blade begins to turn.
Fig. 22
BLADE
CLIPS
BLADE
PROTECTOR