Weed Eater RT10 - Manual (Page 6)

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SERVICE
REPLACING THE LINE
S
Disconnect unit from the power
source.
S Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool or
cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter Weed Eater r
brand line. Use of heavier lines could
overload and damage unit.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and be-
come a dangerous missile.
S
Insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside
the spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Tap
Button
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrow found on the spool.
S Push the line into the notch, leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the line into the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in Notch
S Align the notch with the line exit hole.
S Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
S Pull on the line extending outside the
hub to release it from the notch; other-
wise, the unit will not function properly.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use.
S
Stop the unit and disconnect the pow-
er source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade
cannot cause injury.
S Store unit and extension cord indoors
in a high, dry place out of the reach of
children. Store unit unplugged.
S Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
For assistance or a replacement part,
call 1 -- 800 -- 554 -- 6723.
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Safety Glasses 952701645
Spool with 30! line 952701663
50! coil of bulk line 952701550
100! coil of bulk line 952701533
200! coil of bulk line 952701594