3. To convert for maintenance
edging, turn off the tool. Holding
the trimmer (as shown in
figure 9) with one hand by
the auxiliary handle, grasp the
trimmer head collar, push in
direction of arrow and rotate the
trimmer head clockwise (when
viewed from the switch end) until
it stops, (half turn), release your
hand. The tool is locked in the
edger position.
4. To operate as a maintenance
edger, position trimmer above
sidewalk as shown in figure 10.
5. Return to trimming position by
turning the tool off, pushing in
direction of arrow and rotating the
trimmer head counter clockwise
until it stops.
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RELOADING LINE ST4500
USE ONLY .065 in. (1.65mm) DIAMETER NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Heavier line will overload the motor and
cause overheating. This line is available at your local dealer or
authorized service center.
Do not use fishing line or other lines
that are not recommended.
1. Unplug extension cord at
trimmer.
2. Remove the bump cap by pulling
up while depressing the two
release tabs on the sides of the
hub at the points shown in
figure 11.
NOTE: It may be necessary to pull
up on the cap while depressing the
release tabs one side at a time.
3. Remove any broken cutting line,
wrap the remaining line tight and
reinsert spool into hub as follows.
a. Wind the line tight enough
so that it is all below the edges
of the flanges on the spool. If
it extends past the flanges, it
won't fit into the hub.
b. Place the loose end of the
cutting line through the gap in
the spool flange as shown in
figure 12. (Either gap will do
but try to leave yourself about 3
or 4 inches of line to work with.)
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