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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replace-
ment” earlier in this manual.
3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on
and releasing spool retainer.
4. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to
“String Replacement” earlier in this manual.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
improvement, replace the spool retainer.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent
wrapping.
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Check circuit breaker.
1. String is welded to itself.
2. Not enough string on spool.
3. String is worn too short.
4. String is tangled on spool.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
Screw threads are dirty or damaged.
1. Cutting tall grass at ground level.
2. Operating trimmer at part throttle.
1. Power cord is not plugged in or
connection is loose.
2. Household circuit breaker is
tripped.
String will not advance when
using t he EZ Line™ tap
advance system
Spool retainer hard to turn
when using EZ Line™ tap
advance system
Grass wraps around driveshaft
housing and string head
Motor fails to start when
switch trigger is depressed.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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