MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Use only identical Homelite replacement parts when servicing this product. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

CLEANING THE TRIMMER

Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop, and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.

￿Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry cloth.

￿Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

￿Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when they accumulate dirt or clippings.

￿Scrape or brush debris away from air intake vents on the motor housing.

SERVICING THE TRIMMER

￿Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary. If any part is damaged or lost, repair it or replace it.

￿Any other service should be performed at a Homelite Authorized Service Dealer.

REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE

See Figures 9a and 9b.

WARNING:

Use of line other than the original .080 in. monofila- ment cutting line could cause serious personal injury or damage to the trimmer.

Follow these steps to replace the cutting line.

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

2.Unplug the trimmer.

WARNING:

Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when you release the trigger. Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury.

3.Remove the retaining cap by turning it counterclock- wise.

4.Remove the empty spool.

5.Clean the trimmer head thoroughly. Inspect the trimmer head for any damaged or worn parts.

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UPPER THREADED AREA

Fig. 9

LOWER THREADED AREA

Fig. 9a

TRIMMER

HEAD

SPOOL

RETAINING

 

CAP

Fig. 9b

 

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Homelite UT41002 Maintenance, Cleaning the Trimmer, Servicing the Trimmer, Replacing the Cutting Line, Trimmer Head Spool