Homelite UT20044A, UT20024A Advancing String Using the EZ Line TAP Advance System, CUT OFF Blade

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.

ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM

String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle.

nRun engine at full throttle.

nTap string head on ground to advance string. String ad- vances each time the head is tapped.

nSeveral taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade.

nResume trimming.

NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able to advance the string by tapping it on the ground. If so, STOP THE ENGINE, and manually advance the string.

PROPER OPERATING

POSITION

Fig. 10

ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY

Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string.

CUT OFF BLADE

This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly.

TRIMLITE AND TRIM ‘N EDGE

DANGEROUS

CUTTING AREA

DIRECTION

OF

CUTTING TIPS

See Figure 11.

n Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from

your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 10.)

n Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is

BEST CUTTING AREA

EASY REACH

ROTATION

DANGEROUS

the best cutting area.

n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from

right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing

the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at

the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown

in Figure 11.

n Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string

head into uncut grass.

n Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even

breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may

wear string rapidly.

n Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,

and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.

CUTTING AREA

DIRECTION OF

BEST CUTTING AREA

 

ROTATION

Fig. 11

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Read ALL InstructionsSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationService Features Trimlite ModelTrim ‘N Edge Model Easy Reach Models Know Your String TrimmerErgonomic Design Grass DeflectorAssembly UnpackingPacking List Front HandleSee Figures 5 Wing NUT Lock Washer Edger Guide Pieces Flat Short BoltWing NUT Operation Straight Shaft Grass Deflector Easy ReachFueling and Refueling the Trimmer Fuel Mixture Filling Tank To Stop the EngineIf Assistance is Required for this Product Operating the TrimmerAdvancing String Using the EZ Line TAP Advance System Advancing the String ManuallyCUT OFF Blade Trimlite and Trim ‘N EdgeEdger Guide Operation Trim ‘N Edge only See Figures 12Wing NUT Edger Guide Maintenance General MaintenanceSee Figures 14 String Replacement Cleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark ArrestorSpring Spool See Figures 16Replacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Fuel CAPSpark Plug Storing the Trimmer 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionIdle Speed Screw Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler Trimlite UT20004A Trim ‘n Edge UT20024A Easy Reach UT20044A California Proposition
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