OPERATION

ADVANCING THE STRING

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

1.Run engine at full throttle.

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

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

4.Resume 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.

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.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figure 9.

nKeep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

nThe 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 9.

nUse the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.

nWire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly.

nAvoid trees and shrubs.Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.

TRIMLITE AND TRIM ‘N EDGE

DANGEROUS

CUTTING AREA

DIRECTION OF

ROTATION

BEST CUTTING AREA

DANGEROUS

EASY REACH

CUTTING AREA

 

DIRECTION OF

ROTATION

BEST CUTTING AREA

Fig. 9

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Homelite UT20045, UT20044 manual Trimlite and Trim ‘N Edge, Advancing the String Manually, CUT OFF Blade, Cutting Tips

UT20005, UT20004, UT20025, UT20024, UT20045 specifications

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