Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT41002A Homelite
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL V ersaLite™ Electric String T rimmer UT41002A Your trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the trimmer will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Safety .......................
Page 3 W ARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES Clear the work area before each use.
Page 4 SAFETY To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only round- jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use, such as cords of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W, or SJTOW-A. Since this tool is double insulated, you may use a 2-wire extension cord (an extension cord without a ground).
Page 5 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 more safely and effectively. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Page 6 MOTOR Motor T ype ..................................................................................................................... .................................... 120 V AC Operating RPM ................................................
Page 7 Fig. 1 TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. CORD RETAINER The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of the extension cord. DUAL LINE The dual line permits more efficient and aggressive cutting.
Page 8 CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper shaft. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
Page 9 Fig. 4 ASSEMBL Y ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. W ARNING: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury. Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector.
Page 10 W ARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product. STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7.
Page 11 Fig. 9 OPERA TION Fig. 10 RETAINING CAP RETAINING CAP LINE The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the line tends to relax and may retract into the trimmer head assembly.
Page 12 OPERA TION CUT OFF BLADE This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector . For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal.
Page 13 W ARNING: 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.
Page 14 Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper threaded area of the spool. Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool following arrows on spool. Do not overfill. NOTE: After winding the line, there should be about 6 in.
Page 15 1. Lubricate with Homelite silicone spray. 2. Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual). 3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. 4. Remove line from spool and rewind (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual).
Page 16 W ARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above could result in serious personal injury. REPLACEMENT P ARTS String Head (RH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) ..............................................................................
Page 17 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.
983000-252 10-03 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 CUST OMER SERVICE INFORMA TION For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer.
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