Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT31810 Homelite
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 18V CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER MODEL NO. UT31810 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOMELITE CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER Your new cordless string trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
Page 2 Rules for Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... ......................... 2 - 5 Safety Symbols ....................................................................
Page 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Inspect the unit before use.
Page 4 • Before starting the unit, make sure the string head will not come in contact with anything. • If you strike or become entangled with foreign objects, stop the unit immediately, remove the battery pack and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage.
Page 5 b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below: Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage • Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.
Page 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Page 7 18.0v U L C L N O K MODEL UT31810 - 18V CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER FEA TURES BATTERY PACK TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON SHAFT ADJUSTIMENT COLLAR GRASS SHIELD CUTTING LINE MOTOR HOUSING REAR HANDLE Fig.
Page 8 ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING GRASS SHIELD Remove both screws on the motor housing. Orient grass shield on the motor housing and twist to lock in place as shown. Re-install screws to secure grass shield in place. See Figure 2. ADJUSTING THE SHAFT • Rotate the lower portion of the shaft adjustment collar to the “Unlock” position.
Page 9 OPERA TION LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER See Figure 6 . LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: • Red LED on = Fast charging mode. • Green LED on = Fully charged battery pack. • Yellow and Green LEDs on = Control charge or defective battery pack.
Page 10 18.0v 1 8 0 v 18.0V TO INST ALL BA TTER Y P ACK • Place the battery pack in the string trimmer. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in string trimmer's battery port.
Page 11 OPERA TION USING THE STRING TRIMMER ADVANCING LINE Your string trimmer is equipped with a string head, which allows the operator to release more cutting line without stopping the motor.
Page 12 OPERA TION OPERATING TIPS • Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the string head. • Keep the string trimmer tilted toward the area being cut.
Page 13 R E W R E W N I D L I N E MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT The cutting line may be replaced by either rewinding the existing spool or installing a convenient prewound spool. REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL See Figure 13 . • Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer.
Page 14 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTALLING A PREWOUND SPOOL See Figure 13 . • Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer. • Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap.
Page 15 DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY PACK MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR W ARNING: Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or mount any accessory not specifically recom- mended in this manual for use with this string trimmer.
Page 16 BATTERY PACK WILL NOT CHARGE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power to charger or battery pack. Check charger. Battery pack has failed. Replace battery pack. MOTOR OPERATES SLOWLY OR WILL NOT OPERATE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Battery pack is not charged.
Page 17 HOMELITE PRODUCTS LIMITED W ARRANTY 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.
SERVICE Now that you have purchased your unit, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) for your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center.
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