
5
English (Original Instructions)
Replace the line trimmer head cover, aligning latches
with openings in the line trimmer head. Press cover
and line trimmer head together until both latches snap
into openings securely.
Install line as described in the next section of this
manual.
INSTALLING LINE IN REEL EASY LINE TRIMMER
HEAD
See Figures 8
Use 2.4mm diameter monolament line.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Cut one piece of line approximately 6.0 meters in
length.
Rotate the bump knob on line trimmer head until line
on the centre of the bump knob aligns with arrows on
top of line trimmer head. (image 6)
Insert one end of line into eyelet located on the side
of the line trimmer head and push until line comes out
through the eyelet on the other side. Continue to push
line through the line trimmer head until the middle
section of the line is inside the line trimmer head and
line outside the line trimmer head is evenly divided on
each side. (image 7-8)
Rotate the knob on the line trimmer head to wind
the line. If using a curved shaft attachment, the knob
should be rotated counterclockwise.
Wind the line until approximately 20cm remains
protruding from the line trimmer head.
Replace the spark plug boot.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELING
Handling the fuel safely
Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of
87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Push the button while pulling out the attachment.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE (FIG. 2)
Remove the securing bolts (item 6) and bracket (item
7) from the front handle (item 5).
Install the front handle (item 5) onto the upper shaft
(item 1).
Note: The front handle should tilt slightly towards the
operator when correctly fitted.
Place the bolt through the front handle and securely
tighten them into the captive nuts on the bracket (item
10).
Note: Do no attempt to remove or modify the spacer,
this spacer limits the upper position of the handle grip.
SAFETY GUARD (FIG. 3)
Remove wing nut (item 14), flat washer (item 12), lock
washer (item 13) and bolt (item 11) from the Owner's
Kit.
Place safety guard (item 6) over shaft and bracket.
Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on safety guard
and bracket on driveshaft housing.
Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut.
Tighten securely.
INSTALLING THE REEL EASY LINE TRIMMER HEAD
See Figures 8
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove currently installed line trimmer head.
Open the Reel Easy Line Trimmer Head by
depressing the latches on each side. The contents
of the line trimmer head are spring loaded, so keep
your other hand over the line trimmer head cover while
depressing the latches. (image 3)
Remove the line trimmer head cover, bump knob, and
line spool and set aside.
Place the cutting head housing on the drive shaft.
Make sure the housing is fully seated.
Install the hex bolt to secure the line trimmer head
to the drive shaft. Tighten by using the hex-shaped
opening on the inside of the bump knob.
Note: Only use the bump knob to tighten the bolt. The
use of other tools may allow over tightening of the bolt,
which could damage the line trimmer head. (image 4)
Reinstall the bump head spring into the line trimmer
head and push down to seat. (image 5)
Reinstall the line spool. For the curved shaft
attachment with the Reel Easy cutting head the spool
should be placed so “This side out for curved shaft” is
visible on the line spool.
Replace the bump knob by inserting it into the centre
of the line spool.