Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F2020 Homelite
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OPERA T OR’S MANUAL T rimmer F2020 UT70121 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our ne w trimmer has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’s high standard f or dependability , ease of operation and operator saf ety . Properly cared for , it will give y ou y ears of rugged, trouble-free perf or mance.
2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety ......................................................................................................................... ........................................... 2 - 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Symbols ......................
3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 15 m (50 ft) away. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
4 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.
5 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
6 FEA TURES Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER SILENCER GUARD ST ARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL AND REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR IGNITION SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton.
7 WING NUT FRONT HANDLE BOL T Fig. 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 2. 1. Remove wing nut, flat washer, lock washer and bolt from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket. 3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass deflec- tor and bracket on drive shaft housing.
8 SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. 2. Attach the silencer guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the silencer guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing.
9 FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination. 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. 3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage. 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
10 BEST CUTTING AREA DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 6 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle.
11 1 IGNITION SWITCH I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP Fig. 8 THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE INTERLOCK STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 and 9. OPERA TION TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I” (RUN) position. NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch.
12 W ARNING: Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, poor performance, and may void your warranty. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 SPOOL RET AINER SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS DRIVE SHAFT MAINTENANCE ■ You may make adjustments and repairs described here.
13 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn anticlockwise. 2 Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool.
14 The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.
15 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM, CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. 1.
16 1 NOTE: The carburettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment.
17 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE AND HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR STRIMMERS / BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98/37/EC. The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions.
OPERA T OR’S MANUAL T rimmer F2020 UT70121 Ryobi T echnologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany T el.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 F ax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi T echnologies Customer Services Anvil House T uns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA UK Homelite / R.
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