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Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig.O, P)
1.  Rotate the spool housing
9
 until the hole
24
 in the 
spindle plate aligns with notch
25
  in the housing. Insert a 
screwdriver through the notch and into the hole, to prevent 
the spindle
26 
 fromturning.
2.  Unscrew and remove the spool housing by turning the 
spool grip cover
20
 clockwise.
NOTE: Do not try to remove the spool housing by turning the 
spool head
30
.
3.  Remove spindle plate
27 
 before installing a new housing. 
Remove any dirt and grass from the motor housing and 
spindleplate.
4.  Install spindle plate onto the spindle, so the double D 
shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside the base of 
the spindleplate.
5.  Align the spindle plate hole and notch, insert a screwdriver 
back into the hole and thread the new spool housing 
counterclockwise. Securely tighten the new spool housing 
onto thespindle.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available 
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. 
If you need assistance in locating any accessory,  please visit our 
website www.stanley.eu/3.
Use STANLEYFATMAX Model No.STZST1169.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
 
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the 
main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting 
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection 
and approved dust mask when performing thisprocedure.
 
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh 
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the 
tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in 
these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and 
mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never 
immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
Optional Accessories
 
WARNING: Since accessories, other than 
those offered by STANLEYFATMAX, have not been tested 
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool 
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only 
STANLEYFATMAX recommended accessories should be 
used with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the 
appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked 
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal 
householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can 
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw 
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries 
according to local provisions. Further information is available at 
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails to 
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done before. 
At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for our 
environment:
•  Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from 
thetool.
•  Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a 
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be 
recycled or disposed ofproperly.
Guarantee
1 Year Guarantee
All STANLEY FATMAX power tool products include a 1 year 
guarantee as standard. In the unlikely event that your powertool 
becomes defective due to faulty materials or worksmanship 
within 1 year of purchase, STANLEY guarantees to replace or 
repair all defective parts free of charge, or – at our discretion – 
replace the item free ofcharge.
3 Year Guarantee
Register your STANLEY FATMAX power tool within 4 weeks 
of purchase and qualify for an additional 2 year guarantee. 
Having registered your power tool, in the unlikely event that 
your powertool becomes defective due to faulty materials or 
worksmanship, STANLEY guarantees to replace or repair all 
defective parts free of charge, or – at our discretion – replace the 
item free ofcharge.