Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT20043 Homelite
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Easy Reach model UT20042, UT20042A, UT20043, UT20043A Trim ‘n Edge model UT20022, UT20022A, UT20023, UT20023A Trimlite model UT20002, UT20002A, UT20003, UT20003A OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 25cc Strin.
Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules ......
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product.
Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened.
Page 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Page 6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 7 Weight - (without fuel) Trimlite (UT20002, UT20002A, UT20003, UT20003A) .......................................................................... 9.6 lb s. (4.4 kg.) Trim ‘n Edge (UT20022, UT20022A, UT20023, UT20023A) .......................
Page 8 S T S T O P O P A B C FEA TURES FEA TURES Fig. 1a THROTTLE TRIGGER ST ARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PR.
Page 9 S T S T O P O P A B C S T S T O P O P A B C FEA TURES Fig. 1b Fig. 1c EDGER A TT ACHMENT (TRIM ‘N EDGE ONL Y) THROTTLE TRIGGER ST ARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT H.
Page 10 If your unit has been preassembled, check each step to make sure the unit has been properly assembled. FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.
Page 11 WING NUT MOUNTING BRACKET GEAR HEAD DRIVE SHAFT LOCA TOR HOLE LOCA TOR PIN SCREW SLOT GRASS DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLED EDGER GUIDE T ABS CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR WITH EDGER GUIDE - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY See Figures 5 and 6. 1. Remove the wing nut, flat washer, lock washer, and bolt from the Owner’s Kit.
Page 12 FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon con- tainer approv ed for gasoline .
Page 13 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled b y tapping str ing head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string.
Page 14 EDGER GUIDE OPERATION - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY See Figures 10 and 11. ■ Loosen the wing nut and slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length then retighten the wing nut securely. Refer to “Edger Guide Assembly” earlier in this manual for additional information.
Page 15 S T S T O P O P A B C Fig. 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER PRIMER BULB OPERA TION ST ARTING INSTRUCTION LABEL STOP STOP A B C STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 12 and 13. Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. 1. Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.
Page 16 Y ou can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs , hav e the trimmer ser viced b y an authorized ser vice dealer . SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 14 and 15. If replacing string only , refer to “String Replacement” later in this manual.
Page 17 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Trimlite and Trim n’ Edge.
Page 18 ST O P O P 1 2 3 MAINTENANCE Spark Arrestor Cleaning Instructions: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Remove the spark arrestor from the muffler. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If your spark arrestor is made of a fiberglass material, discard and replace. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If your spark arrestor is made of a metal material follow these cleaning instructions: 1.
Page 19 TR OUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NO T SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT A CT Y OUR A UTHORIZED SER VICE DEALER. 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder .
Page 20 TR OUBLESHOO TING ST O P O P A B C Fig. 22 1. Lubricate with silicone spra y . 2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replace- ment” earlier in this manual. 3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer .
Page 21 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
Page 22 W ARRANTY HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONR O AD AND SMALL OFF-RO AD ENGINES The U .S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Calif or nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
Page 23 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER ....................
983000-337 4-04 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www.
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