Homelite UT41002 Advancing the Cutting Line Automatically, Advancing the Cutting Line Manually

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OPERATION

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

AUTOMATICALLY

See Figure 7.

The trimmer includes the EZ Line™ Tap Advance

System.

Follow these steps to advance the cutting line automatically.

1.Press the trigger and run at full speed.

2.Tap the retaining cap lightly on the ground while the motor is running. Do not hold the retaining cap on the ground.

Note: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector will cut the line to the proper length.

Note: To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to lengthen the line. If additional line is required, wait a few seconds before retapping the retaining cap. Keep the line length at or near full cutting diameter.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

MANUALLY

See Figure 8.

If the cutting line wears to less than the recommended length, you may not be able to lengthen it by tapping the retaining cap.

Follow these steps to advance the cutting line manually.

1.Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop.

2.Unplug the trimmer.

3.Pull sharply on the line while pushing down on the retaining cap.

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RETAINING

CAP

Fig. 7

LINE

RETAINING

CAP

Fig. 8

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsElectrical Safety Rules SafetyGeneral Safety Rules Specific Trimmer Safety RulesStorage and Transportation Rules Maintenance RulesService Rules Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsInformation SpecificationsUnpacking Drive Shaft and Cutting HeadFeatures Attaching the Front Handle AssemblyConnecting the Attachment to the Upper Shaft Removing the Attachment from the Upper ShaftAttaching the Grass Deflector Cutting Tips OperationStarting and Stopping the Trimmer Operating the TrimmerRetaining CAP Line Advancing the Cutting Line AutomaticallyAdvancing the Cutting Line Manually Replacing the Cutting Line MaintenanceCleaning the Trimmer Servicing the TrimmerDrive Shaft Trimmer Head Spool Replacing the SpoolProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAccessories Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyPage Customer Service Information