LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound
spools offer the most con-
venient
method for replacing
line and
ensuring
optimum performance.
• Replacement
spools are color-coded
to ensu re use of the correct spool with
your unit.
Be sure to use the same
color spool as the existing spool.
NOTE: Always
clear dirt and debris
from cutting head components
when
performing
any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap bytuming
in the direction shown on top of the cap.
• Remove
line guide ring and spool.
Line guide ring
Use a pre-wound
spool or refill spool
with line. If using a pre-wound
spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING
THE SPOOL WITH LINE
_WARNING:
Use only 0.080
(2 mm) inch diameter
round line.
Other sizes and shapes
of line will not
advance
properly and will result in im-
proper cutting head function
or can
cause serious injury. Do not use other
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 (8 meters)
of 0.080 inch diameter
round
Craftsman
brand line.
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) un-
wound 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
_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 adjustments.
Keep all parts of your 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
engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease
engine speed.
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