Craftsman CMXGTAMD25CC Operator's Manual page 18

Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions (Bump Head)
1. When the trimming line runs out, the last piece should automatically
eject from the cutting head. If it does not, push the bump knob
down and pull the remaining line out of the cutting head.
2. If the line will not come out or the cutting head is otherwise
obstructed:
a. Firmly press a tab on the cutting head with your thumb (Fig. 22).
DO NOT press the tab with a screwdriver or other object.
b. Continue pressing the tab. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into
the gap between the outer spool and tab (Fig. 22).
c. Gently tilt the screwdriver to unlock the tab from the hole (Fig. 23).
d. Repeat the previous steps for the other tab.
e. Remove the spool cover (Fig. 23). DO NOT attempt to remove
any other parts of the cutting head.
f. Remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions.
g. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, outer spool and spool
cover (Fig. 23).
h. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the holes on the outer
spool (Fig. 23). Push the spool cover onto the outer spool until
the tabs securely snap into the holes.
5 in. (12.5 cm)
Gap
Outer Spool
Tab
Hole
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Fig. 20
Bump Knob
5 in. (12.5 cm)
Fig. 21
Flat-head
Screwdriver
Tab
Fig. 22
Spool Cover
Inner Reel
Outer Spool
Fig. 23