Removing The Spool; Installing The Spool; Maintenance - Toro 240500001 Operator's Manual

Removing the Spool

1. Twist the cap off
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the cap
and spool.
Note: If the spring falls
off, install it before

installing the spool.

3. Thoroughly clean
the cutting head and cap
and inspect them for any
damaged or worn parts.
Rewinding the Spool
Note: If you are replacing the spool with a new,
pre-wound spool, discard the empty spool and skip
this section.
1. Remove any cutting line left on the spool.
2. Hook one end of line
all the way into the slot
on the spool, allowing
no more than 1/8 inch
(3 mm) to protrude.
3. Wind the line in the direction of the arrow on the
spool, in level rows, between the spool flanges.
Note: The trimmer will not function correctly if you
wind the line in the wrong direction, the end of the line
protrudes more than 1/8 inch (3 mm), or you wind
more than 30 ft of line on the spool.
Installing the Spool
Caution
If you do not fully install the spool and cap, the
trimmer could throw them during operation,
causing injury to you or bystanders.
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1. Holding the line and
spool, insert the spool
into the cutting head and
the line into the eyelet.
2. Holding the line and
spool, place the cap
over the spool.
3. Twist the cap on
securely clockwise.

Maintenance

After each use of the trimmer, complete the following:
Wipe the trimmer clean with a damp cloth. Do
not hose the trimmer down or submerge it in
water.
Wipe or scrape clean the cutting head area any
time there is an accumulation of dirt or cuttings.
Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is
damaged or lost, repair or replace it.
Brush debris away from air intake vents on the
back of the shaft to prevent the motor from
overheating.
Storage
Store the trimmer and extension cord indoors, in a
cool dry location, out of reach of children and animals.
Important: Do not rest the trimmer on the guard or it
may may warp and interfere with the cutting line.
Note: Devices for retaining extension cords are
commercially available.
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