Homelite UT20818 manual Table of Contents, Introduction, Important Safety Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

2

 

Important Safety Instructions

2 - 3

 

Symbols

4

 

Specifications

5

 

Unpacking

5

 

Features

5

 

Assembly

6 - 7

 

Operation

8

- 10

 

Maintenance

12

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Troubleshooting

14

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Warranty

16

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Service Parts

19

 

Parts Ordering / Service

20

 

INTRODUCTION

Trimming weeds and grass is an easy task using this Homelite string trimmer. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this string trimmer making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING

Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the trimmer. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the string head or blade.

Wear eye and hearing protection while operating this unit.

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationUnpacking SpecificationsFeatures InstructionsRemoving the Attachment from the Power Head AssemblyAttaching the Power Head to the Trimmer Attachment Attaching the Storage HangerHandle Grass DeflectorOperating the Trimmer OperaFueling and Refueling the Trimmer CUT OFF Blade OperationAdvancing the String Cutting TipsTo Start a Cold Engine Starting and StoppingSee To Start a Warm EngineNEW Prewound Spool MaintenanceSpool Replacement EZ Line TAP Advance System See Figures 10See Figures 12, 13, 14, String ReplacementCleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark Arrestor Spark Plug Replacing and Cleaning AIR FilterFuel CAP Storing the Trimmer 1 Month or LongerSpeed. See Figure TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Idle Speed Screw Mixture Needle Warranty Limited Warranty StatementWarranty Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List Service Parts DescriptionService Repair Parts California Proposition