materials such as wire, string, rope,
etc. Wire can break off during cutting
and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080 inch
(2 mm) diameter round Craftsman
brand line.
__)
eed line in
spool.
Spool
2.
Insert one end of line into center
cavity of empty spool.
Ensure line
will feed into spool in the direction
shown on the spool (counterclock-
wise).
3. Continue feeding line into spool,
leaving 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm)
unwound from center of spool.
INSTALLING
SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement spool.
2. Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
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Replacement Spool
3. Rest guide ring on spool and place
line through slot. Allow line to ex-
tend 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm) from
center of spool.
4. Ensure line remains in slot while
screwing cap on to the shaft. Only
tighten cap hand tight!
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
i_ WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head will be spinning dur-
ing this procedure.
Wear your protec-
tive equipment and observe all safety
precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments
may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Make adjustments with the unit sup-
ported so the cutting attachment
is off
the ground and will not make contact
with any object.
Hold the unit by hand
while running and making adjust-
ments. Keep all parts ofyour
body
away from the cutting attachment
and
muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling (idle
speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase enqine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
Speed Screw
Air Filter
Cover
if you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this proce-
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
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