8.
Maintenance
REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
1. For replacement line, use a diameter of 2.4mm(.095in).
The spool is capable for a line upto 6m(20ft) on the
10cm(4”) head. Avoid using a larger line as it may cut
down the trimming performance.
W
ARNING
• For saf
ety reasons, do not use metalreinforced line.
2. Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of the spool
housing to unhook the bottom cap.
3. Take out the spool and pull off the old line. Put one
end of new line through the spool holes and pull it
until the length is equal between each part of the line.
4. Wind up the line in the correct direction as indicated
on the spool.
5. Hook each end of the line in the slot on the edge of
the spool, and then put the ends through the eyelets
on the housing. Make sure that the spring and the
washers are in place.
6. While holding the spool against the housing, pull the
line ends to release them from the slot.
7. Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the hook on
the housing, press the cap against the housing until it
clicks.
8.
8.
Maintenance
BLADES
•
When refilling the tank or resting, it is often a good
idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades.
• If a gap exists between the upper and lower blades,
follow the procedure below to adjust them so that they
fit more closely together.
(1) Upper blade (2) Lo
wer blade
1. Loosen lock nut (A) as shown in the diagram.
2
. Tighten screw (B) fully, and then turn one-third to one-
half of a rotation backward.
3. While holding onto the screw to keep it in position,
tighten the lock nut.
4. Check to make sure that the flat washer (C) is loose
enough so that it may be turned by pressing on it with
a finger.
Maintenance
ANGLE TRANSMISSION
•
The reduction gears are lubricated by multipurpose,
lithium-based grease in the angle transmission. Sup-
ply new grease every 25 hours of use or more often
depending on the job condition.
• Remove the cutter holders before installing new
grease to arrange for old grease to exit.
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