Milwaukee 49162748 - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions,
-
ed with this accessory, as well as those provided with
your power tool, battery pack, and charger. Failure to
or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS BEFORE USE.
To change the string trimmer head assembly:
Installing the Cutting Line
1. Remove the battery pack.
3.
4. Thread the new trimmer head onto the spindle and
rotate clockwise. Hand-tighten securely.
WARNING
4.
5.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Clean any grass or debris from the trimmer head.
3.
Rotate the housing plate to align the red indicators
on the housing plate with the red indicators above
the eyelets (Fig 3).
Insert the line through either eyelet and push through
the head so an equal amount of line extends from
each eyelet.
Maintaining Line
Store extra line in a sealed plastic bag with a tablespoon
of water to avoid drying or cracking. Periodically sharpen
the line cutter to ensure the line does not extend too long
from the spool, which can cause motor overload.
8.
EASY LOAD TRIMMER HEAD
Cat. No.: 49162748
1
2
3
3
1
2
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Slowly rotate head anticlockwise until pin drops into
gear detent, locking the gear in place. Rotate the
trimmer head anticlockwise and remove from
spindle (Fig 2).
Do not use blades, brush cutting
wheels, accessories, or attachment
other than those recommended by MILWAUKEE
®
.
Serious injury or product damage may occur.
When replacing the line, for best performance use
2.0 mm (0.080") or 2.4 mm (0.095") diameter line. The
trimmer head also supports line diameters of
2.7 mm (0.105") and 2.9 mm (0.115").
Use only MILWAUKEE
®
trimmer line (see
Specifications). Replace the cutting line with either
6.1 m (20') of 2.4 mm (0.095") line or 7.6 m (25') of
2.0 mm (0.080") line.
NOTE: When used near abrasive surfaces or in dense
growth, the cutting line will wear faster.
Measure out 6.1 m (20') of 2.4 mm (0.095") line or
7.6 m (25') of 2.0 mm (0.080") line.
CAUTION
When replacing the line, use only
MILWAUKEE
®
2.0 mm or 2.4 mm
(0.080" or 0.095") diameter line. Any other line can
degrade performance or cause damage to the
trimmer.
6.
7. Check that the exposed line extends no further than
the line blade. If the exposed line is too long, continue
winding the housing plate or trim before use (Fig 5).
NOTE: Under normal operation, the remaining string
should be thrown from the spinning head during use.
Begin winding the line by rotating the housing plate
in the direction of the arrows. Continue twisting until
100 mm to 150 mm of line extends from the eyelets
(Fig 4).
Insert the pin supplied with Easy Load Trimmer
Head replacement into gearcase hole (Fig 1) .
NOTE: Do NOT remove the pin until new trimmer
head is installed.
2.
Replace the housing cover by aligning the clips with
the retaining apertures and press the housing until
the tabs click into place.
Replacing the Cutting Line
If any line remains in the head that needs to be discard-
ed, or a new line is to be used, the housing cover can
be removed and the existing line replaced.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
3.
Remove the trimmer head housing cover.
Turn trimmer head over and press the two release
tabs on either side of the head.
4.
Remove any existing line.
5.
Replace the trimmer head housing cover by aligning
the retaining tabs with the corresponding apertures
and press the housing into place until the tabs click
into place.
NOTE: Ensure the housing cover appears level and
firmly fixed in place. If it appears tilted to one side,
remove the housing cover and repeat the step
above
6.
Install new line as directed in the Installing the
Cutting Line section.
SPECIFICATIONS
49162712...................... 2.0 mm x 4.5 m Trimmer Line
49162713 ...................... 2.4 mm x 7.6 m Trimmer Line
Always wear eye protection.
WARNING

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications before use.

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection when operating the trimmer head assembly.

Accessory Usage Warning

Do not use blades, brush cutting wheels, or accessories not recommended by MILWAUKEE.

How to Change the String Trimmer Head Assembly

Head Removal

Remove battery, lock gear with pin, and rotate head anticlockwise to remove from spindle.

Head Installation

Thread the new trimmer head onto the spindle and hand-tighten securely clockwise.

Installing the Cutting Line

Line Measurement and Preparation

Measure 6.1m (20') of 2.4mm line or 7.6m (25') of 2.0mm line for installation.

Line Diameter Caution

Use only MILWAUKEE 2.0mm or 2.4mm diameter line to avoid performance degradation or damage.

Line Loading Procedure

Align red indicators, insert line into eyelets, and wind housing plate until 100-150mm extends.

Line Length Check

Ensure exposed line does not exceed the line blade; trim or wind further if too long.

Replacing the Cutting Line

Housing Cover Removal

Remove battery, turn head over, press release tabs to remove the housing cover.

Line Replacement and Cover Reinstallation

Remove old line, install new line as directed, and reattach housing cover until tabs click.

Maintaining Line

Line Storage

Store extra line in a sealed plastic bag with a tablespoon of water to prevent drying.

Line Cutter Maintenance

Periodically sharpen the line cutter to prevent line extension overload and motor damage.

Specifications

Trimmer Line Sizes

Details available trimmer line diameters and lengths: 2.0 mm x 4.5 m and 2.4 mm x 7.6 m.

Service and Warranty Information

Australian and New Zealand Warranty

Warranty applies to product sold by authorized dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

Customer Service Contact

Contact authorized dealer or MILWAUKEE Customer Service for problems or service agents.

Contact Information

Provides toll-free numbers for Australia and New Zealand, and website addresses.

Milwaukee 49162748 Specifications

General

Brand	Milwaukee
Model	49162748
Category	Trimmer
Language	English