Maintenance - Craftsman 138.99026 Operator's Manual

TO REPLACE THE S POOL:
1.Replace the spool (1) w ith a new p re-wound
spool.
2.Insert the end o fline t hrough the opening (4) i n
the spool housing (3).
3.Align the tabs on the s pool cover with t he slots in
the spool housing on the trimmer head.
4.Push down on the spool cover locking ittothe
spool housing.
5. T o advance the line w hen initially installed, you
must pull the line w hile pressing the black line
release button on the side ofthe spool housing (3).
See R eplacement Parts section for p art number
and o rdering information. Replacement Spool:
Model# 64212 available ataSears and S ears.com
TO REFILL THE S POOL:See
Figure 6, page ii.
1. Cut a length of .065" (1.65 ram) nylon
monofilament line (1) approximately 18' (5.5 m)
long.
2. Insert end of line into the small hole (2) of an
empty spool to anchor the line.
3. Wind the line evenly and tightly in a clockwise
direction.
4. DO NOT wind the line beyond the edge (3) of the
spool.
5. Insert the line through hole (4) in the spool
housing.
6. Position line spool (5) in spool housing (6).
BAI-rERY
IMPORTANT! The battery pack is not charged
when it is purchased. Before using the trimmer for
the first time, place the battery pack in the battery
charger and charge. Make sure to read all safety
precautions, and follow the instructions in the the
Battery Charger section.
To removeSee Figure 7, page ii.
1. Press the latch button (1) on the battery pack
down and hold.
2. Grasp the trimmer(2) firmly, and pull the battery
pack out of the hadle.
Note: The battery pack fits into the handle snugly
in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may
require a strong pull to remove it.
To install
1. Align the tongue (3) of the battery pack with the
cavity in the string trimmer rear handle housing
2. Grasp the trimmer(2) firmly.
3. Push the battery pack into the handle until the
latch locks into place.
4. Do not use force when inserting the battery pack.
It should slide into position and "click".
_1_ WARNING:
Follow these instructiong in order to avoid
injury and to reduce the risk of electric shock
or fire:
• Replace the battery pack or the charger
immediately if the battery case or charger
cord is damaged.
• Verify that the switch is in the OFF position
before inserting or removing the battery
pack.
• Verify that the battery pack is removed
and the switch is in the OFF position
before inspecting, adjusting, or performing
maintenance on any part of the trimmer.
• Read, understand, and follow the
instructions contained in the section
entitled Charging Procedure.
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