Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT20818A Homelite
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OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 30cc String T rimmer V er sa T ool™ Model No. UT20818A SA VE THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’ s high standard f or dependability , ease of oper ation, and operator saf ety .
Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Impor tant Saf ety Instructions .
Page 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities.
Page 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 safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Page 5 Weight - (without fuel) ........................................................................................................ .................... 9.1 lbs. (4.13 kg.) Cutting swath ............................................................
Page 6 ASSEMBL Y ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 5. REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment: 1. Loosen the knob. 2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.
Page 7 If your unit has been preassembled, check each step to make sure the unit has been properly assembled. HANDLE See Figure 4. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, flat washer, lock washer, 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 8 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 container approved for gasoline.
Page 9 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. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string.
Page 10 1 2 3 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 8 and 9. TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2. Make sure the switch is in the run “ I ” position. 2. Push the primer bulb 8 to 10 times. 3. Set the choke lever to the choke position .
Page 11 W ARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 SPOOL RET AINER SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE Y ou can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
Page 12 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14, and 15. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn counterclockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool.
Page 13 2 1 3 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, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.
Page 14 PROBLEM P O SS IB LE C A US E SOLUTION 1. To check for spark: Disconnect the spark plug wire. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug.
Page 15 1 2 3 PROBLEM PO S SI BL E CAU SE SOLUTION Fig. 18 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- ment, replace spool retainer. 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Page 16 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Product, 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 17 W ARRANTY HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTR OL SYSTEMS NONRO 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 18 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 ....................
Page 19 P/N DESCRIPTION A . 984872001 Muffler Assembly w/Gasket Includes: 06502 S cr e en -S park Arrestor B . 984874001 Carburetor Assembly C. 984878001 Ignition Assembly Includes: PS02227 Spark Plug D. 984876001 Air Filter Assembly Includes: 98760 Filter E .
983000-293 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) www.homelite.com OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 30cc String T rimmer V er sa T ool™ Model No.
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