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Grass Trimmer/Edger
WG169E WG169E.5 
WG169E.9
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length 
of line is fed out. Each time the tool is started from rest 
it will advance about 6.35mm of trimmer line.
A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the lines hit the 
Line Cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED this is quite normal. 
After about 5 seconds the line will be cut to the correct 
length and the noise will reduce as the motor gains full 
speed.
If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard, more 
line will need to be fed out.
To feed more line, it is first necessary to allow the 
trimmer to stop completely; it must come to a 
complete rest, then restart, allowing the motor to reach 
full speed.
Repeat above until you hear the line hitting against the 
Line Cutter. 
TO MANUALLY FEED THE LINE 
(See Fig. K1)
Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.
If required, line can be fed out manually.
To operate, press and release manual Line Feed Button 
(17), while gently pulling out the line until it is long 
enough to reach the Line Cutter.
If the line extends past the Line Cutter, too much line 
has been fed out.
If too much line is fed out, remove the Spool Cap and 
turn Spool counter-clockwise until the line is at the 
desired length.
TO REMOVE THE SPOOL CAP COVER 
(See Fig. K2)
Press and hold in the two Cap Release Latches (19) (See 
Fig. K2).
Pull the Spool Cap Cover (18) away from the Cutting 
Head (21).  Keep the Spool Cap Cover and the inside 
of the Cutting Head clean from debris.  To replace 
the Spool Cap Cover, press it firmly onto the Spool 
Holder.  Ensure that it is correctly connected by trying 
to remove it without depressing the two Cap Release 
Latches.
REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE AND SPOOL 
(See Fig. K3).
Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.
Remove Spool Cap Cover.
Remove the old Spool from Spool Holder. Clear any 
broken line or cutting debris from the spool area. Pull 
the line from the new replacement Spool through the 
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