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Avoiding excessive cutting line usage in your Makita electric line trimmer

• Always use the cutting line size that is recommended for your line trimmer. Using cutting line with a smaller diameter than recommended can cause excessive line usage.
• Carefully follow the owner's manual instructions to properly wind line around the line spool and route the line through the cutting head to avoid excessive line usage.
• Don't crowd the cutting line against the ground or other objects such as tree trunks or edging when trimming. Cut grass using the tip of the cutting line.
• Examine the cutting head and spool before each use of the line trimmer. Replace any worn or damaged parts before using the line trimmer.

What to do when line won't advance on your Makita electric line trimmer

• Unplug the line trimmer power cord to disconnect electrical power from the trimmer.
• Remove the cutting line spool cap and pull out the cutting line spool. Check the line wound on the spool and rewind the spool if cutting line is bound up or not wound on the spool properly.
• Properly route the cutting line through the cutting head so line feeds out freely through the spool and cutting head.
• Clear dirt and debris from the spool and cutting head that could be preventing line from advancing.
• Check all cutting head components for damage and wear. Replace any worn or damaged cutting head parts.