OPERATOR’S Manual

Trimmer / Brushcutter

F3040

UT70131

Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer.

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Contents

Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S Manual Safety Table of Contents Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade USE Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Symbol Name Explanation Symbols Technical Data Unpacking FeaturesInstructions Packing List for OWNER’S KIT Front Handle AssemblyAttaching the Shoulder Strap Grass Deflector and Blade Guard USE Silencer Guard Assembly Grass Deflector Blade GuardConverting from Trimmer to Brushcutter Installing the String Head Installing the BladeConverting from Brushcutter to Trimmer Removing the Blade Fuel and Refuelling OperationOperating the Trimmer Cutting Tips Advancing the StringGrass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF Blade TRI-ARC Blade Operating the BrushcutterCutting Technique Blade Starting and Stopping Ignition SwitchTo Start a Cold Engine To Start a Warm Engine Spool Replacement EZ Line TAP Advance System MaintenanceNEW PRE-WOUND Spool See Figures 16 Blade Protector Replacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Cleaning the Exhaust Port and SilencerSpark Arrester Latch Pull Cover To Open Filter Storage 1 Month or Longer Fuel CAPSparking Plug Dealer. See Figure Troubleshooting Idle Speed Screw Needle Safety Directive WarrantyGuarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG Sound Pressure Sound Power Vibration Model Model no Ryobi Technologies GmbH