How to Change the Twist N Edge String

Cordless Models

• 1

  Press and hold in the two tabs on either side of the spool cap. Pull the spool cap away from the machine hub. Remove the spool. Clean the spool and the hub, if needed.

• 2

  Cut a 26-foot length of 0.065 diameter trimming line. Insert one end of the line approximately ½ inch into the small hole on the inside of the spool, then wind the remaining line tightly around the spool in the direction of the arrow. Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches unwound.

• 3

  Insert the spool into the hub, lining up the cut-out part of the spool with the small hole on the hub. Remove the line from the notch and push it through the small hole on the hub.

• 4

  Replace the spool cap.

Gas Models

• 5

  Pull firmly on the tap button to remove the spool from the hub. Clean the hub and spool, if needed.

• 6

  Cut a 20-foot length of 0.080-inch-diameter trimming line. Insert one end of the line approximately ½ inch into the hole on the inside of the spool. Wrap the line tightly around the spool in the direction of the arrow on the spool. Push the line into the notch on the top of the spool, leaving 3 to 5 inches unwound.

• 7

  Push the unwound line through the exit hole on the hub, then align the spool so that the notch is even with the exit hole. Push the spool firmly into the hub until it snaps into place.

• 8

  Pull on the line so it snaps out of the notch.

Electric Models

• 9

  Push in and hold the two cap-release latches on either side of the cap, then pull away from the hub. Remove the spool and clean both the hub and the spool.

• 10

  Cut two 13-foot lengths of 0.065-inch-diameter trimmer line. Insert the end of one line approximately ½ inch into the hole on the upper part of the spool, and wind tightly in the direction of the arrow. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches unwound. Repeat the process for the lower half of the spool.

• 11

  Inset the spool into the hub, making sure the cut-out areas on the spool line up with the exit holes on the sides of the hub. Remove the line from one notch and feed it through the exit hole. Repeat for the other side.

• 12

  Replace the spool cap, pressing firmly until it clicks into place.