Oregon ST600 Mode D'emploi page 16

REPLACING THE GSL DISK (FIG. K)
The string trimmer is equipped with the innovative
GSL Cutting System The GSL head contains a
disk of trimmer line that is pre-wound and self-
contained The GSL disk lasts longer than typical
trimmer line Removing and replacing a disk is
simple
• Pull the head off the base Pull out the spent
disk and discard it (1)
• Peel two separate pieces of trimmer line from
opposite sides of the disk Make sure each piece
is pulled away to create a small gap between the
peeled trimmer lines and the disk (2)
• Place the disk inside the head by lining the disk's
centre hole with the hole in the centre of the
head Press the disk firmly into place (3)
• Make sure the ends of the trimmer line pieces fit
through the two sets of pegs in the head (4)
• Place GSL head back onto the base and press
firmly until it clicks into place
The innovative tongue-and-groove disk eliminates
the need for threading of trimmer line Disks last
longer than traditional trimming lines
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE GSL HEAD
(FIG. L)
If the GSL head is cracked or broken, it should
be removed and replaced If there is a build-up
of clippings or debris between the head and the
guard, it is easier to clean the string trimmer if the
head is removed first
• Remove the battery, then place the string
trimmer upside down
• Follow the instructions in "Opening The GSL
Head "
• Use a straight-blade screwdriver to restrain the
spindle and rotate the trimmer base counter-
clockwise to loosen the center nut (1)
• Pull out the GSL base
• Remove the grass wrap protector from the
trimmer head (2)
• Insert the new grass wrap protector
• To attach a new GSL head, slide the nut into the
center opening of the GSL head (3)
• Place the GSL head inside the trimmer housing
• Tighten the nut securely (4)
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Operation and Maintenance
• Follow the instructions in "Replacing the GSL
Disk" to place a new disk of trimmer line into the
string trimmer
• Close the head
SHARPENING THE LINE CUTTING BLADE
(FIG. M)
It is recommended that an Oregon® Service Dealer
sharpen the line cutting blade, but it can also be
sharpened by the operator
Line cutting blade sharpening requires a flat file
After collecting the file, wear gloves and eye
protection and remove the battery
• Lay the trimmer on its side with the line cutting
blade on top and face the bottom of the trimmer
head
• Place the file against the cutting edge of the line
cutting blade (1)
• Push the file down and to the right, removing
material from the cutting edge (2)
• Repeat until the line cutting blade is sharp
CORRECTING GRASS BIND
CAUTION: A battery operated tool with
the battery pack inserted is always on and
can start accidentally. Always remove the
battery before correcting grass bind to avoid
accidental activation of the trimmer head.
Certain types and lengths of grass can sometimes
be caught between the trimmer head and the
spindle When this happens, the grass quickly
winds around the shaft clogging the space
between the shaft and the trimmer head and
slowing or stopping the trimmer head rotation
This condition is called grass bind The string
trimmer is equipped with a grass wrap protector
shroud between the trimmer head and the spindle
to help minimize grass bind, but the condition can
still occasionally occur
To correct grass bind:
• Remove the battery
• Remove the trimmer head
• Clean all grass or weeds from the spindle If
necessary, cut the grass or weeds free
• Once the spindle is cleared, replace the trimmer
head
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