Craftsman CMCST910 - Maintenance; Cutting Line Maintenance; Cleaning

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Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line (Fig.M, N)
Use Only .080" (2mm) TWISTED
Diameter Line
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your localretailer.
NOTE: Hand wound spools from bulk line are likely to
become tangled more frequently than CRAFTSMAN factory
wound spools. For best results, factory wound spools
arerecommended.
1. Remove battery fromappliance.
2. Remove the empty spool from the appliance as
described in Replacing SpoolAssembly.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from thespool.
4. Make a fold at the end of the cutting line at about 3/4"
(19 mm)
27
. Feed the cutting line into one of the line
anchoring slots
28
.
5. Insert the 3/4" (19 mm) end of the bulk line into the
hole
29
in the spool adjacent to the slot. Make sure the
line is pulled tight against thespool.
USE ONLY .080" (2 mm) DIAMETER TWISTED NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
This line is available at your local dealer or authorized
servicecenter.
1. Remove battery fromappliance.
2. Press the release tabs
25
on the spool cap
24
, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
10
.
3. For best results, replace spool with CRAFTSMAN Model
#CMZST080.
4. If lever in base of housing becomes dislodged, replace in
correct position before inserting new spool intohousing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet.
7. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
26
in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it isseated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5‑3/8" (136mm)
from thehousing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots in
the spoolhousing.
10. Snap the spool cap back on by depressing release tabs
and pressing into spoolhousing.
11. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
intoplace.
NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for
two audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less
you’ll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the
properlength.
NOTE: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are
available through authorized service centers. To find your
local service location call: 1-888-331-4569 or visit
www.craftsman.com.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig.L, M)

WARNING: The use of any accessory
not recommended by CRAFTSMAN for use with this
appliance could behazardous.

WARNING: Do not use any blades,
or any accessory or attachment other than those
recommended by CRAFTSMAN on this trimmer/edger.
Serious injury or product damage mayresult.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement
spool) as shown in thismanual.
Clearing Jams and Tangled Line (Fig.L)

WARNING: Remove the battery from the
trimmer before making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the applianceaccidentally.
From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky
weeds, the line feeding hub may become clogged with
sap or other material and the line will become jammed as a
result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listedbelow.

CAUTION: To avoid appliance damage, if
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
cut it off so that it just reaches theblade.
1. Remove battery fromappliance.
2. Press the release tabs
25
on the spool cap
24
, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
10
.
3. Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area.
4. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing SpoolAssembly.
Cutting Line / Line Feeding
Your trimmer uses .080" (2 mm) diameter, TWIST nylon line.
During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed and
worn. Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding
if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other
abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are beingcut.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear stringrapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap
24
to drag on ground or
othersurfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not
exceed 13" (330 mm)high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cuttingarea.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at theoperator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by thestring.