LawnMaster GT1313 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Common Issues and Solutions

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your grass trimmer does not appear to operate properly, follow the instructions below.
If the instructions below do not solve the problem, please contact your local service center.
WARNING
Before proceeding, switch off your grass trimmer and unplug.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The trimmer does not
start.
The power cord is not
properly connected to
power source.
Check that the power cord is properly
connected and that there is power going
to trimmer.
Defective ON/OFF switch. Repair by a qualied personal.
The trimmer runs slowly.
The spool housing is
blocked.
Check that the spool housing can rotate
freely. Carefully clean it if necessary.
The cutting line protrudes
too long.
Check that the cutting line does not
protrude more than 4 inches from the
spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that
it just reaches the line trimming blade.
Unsatisfactory result.
The cutting line is worn or
damaged.
Replace the spool.
Automatic line feed does
not work.
Insufcient cutting line.
Keep the tabs depressed and remove
the spool cover from the housing. Pull
the cutting line until it protrudes 4 inches
from the housing. If insufcient cutting
line is left on the spool, install a new
spool of cutting line as instructed in
FITTING A NEW SPOOL section.
The spool is jammed.
Carefully clean the spool cover and
housing.
Remove the spool and check if the lever
can move freely.
Remove the spool and unwind the
cutting line, then wind it on neatly again
as instructed in WINDING NEW LINE
ONTO A SPOOL section. Replace the
spool as instructed.