Homelite UT70129 manual

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL T rimmer / Brushcutter F3055 UT70129 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 years of rugged, troub le-free perf or mance. Thank you f or buy[...]

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3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor adjustments. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syn-[...]

4 SYMBOLS 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. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Rea[...]

5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Weight Without fuel, cutting attachment ............................................................................................... ............ 5.82 Kg With blade ..................................................................................................................... ....................... 6.14 Kg With [...]

6 Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP ENGINE HOUSING THROTTLE INTERLOCK IGNITION SWITCH TRI-ARC BLADE BLADE GUARD SHAFT HOUSING STRAP HANGER SHOULDER STRAP LEFT HANDLE GEAR HEAD TRIGGER HANDLE UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the product to make sure no breakage o[...]

7 HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Place the handlebar in the bottom clamp located on the shaft housing. NOTE: The throttle trigger must be mounted to the operator’s right side. 2. Insert the square tab of top clamp into the mounting hole of the bottom clamp. 3. Adjust the handlebar for best operator control in a comfortable upright position. 4. Install t[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y 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. 3. Install two screws. 4. Tighten screws securely. Fig. 4 BENT END OF SILENCER GUAR[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y BLADE GUARD See Figure 6. 1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of the mounting bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates. 2. Using the torque wrench supplied, tighten all four screws securely. NOTE: When using the string head, the str ing shi[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y BLADE CUPPED WASHER BLADE NUT HOLDING PIN Fig. 8 SPANNER (13 mm) UPPER FLANGE WASHER INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 8. 1. Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side toward the blade guard. 2. Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer with the raised cen[...]

11 FUEL AND REFUELLING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep petrol and oil awa[...]

12 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP AD- VANCE 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. String advances each time the head is tapped. 3. Several taps may be required until str[...]

13 W ARNING: Extreme care must be taken when using blades to insure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation using the blade, refer to “Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use” earlier in this manual. ■ Always hold brushcutter with both hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles. ■ Maintain your [...]

14 W ARNING: Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 14 and 15. NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the start[...]

15 ■ You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer. ■ Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the silencer. ■ Make sure all guards, straps, defle[...]

16 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 18, 19, 20 and 21. 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn clockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. 3. Cut two pieces of string, each bei[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used and/or your oper ating conditions, the exhaust port and silencer may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol-powered tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these deposit[...]

18 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. SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm (0.025 in) electrode [...]

19 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach the sparking plug cap and lay sparkin[...]

20 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Lubricate with silicone spray. 2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual. 3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. 4. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual. 5. Advance string at full throttle. [...]

21 GUARANTEE – STATEMENT (RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Def ects caused by normal wear and tear , unauthor ised/improper maintenance/handling or ov er load are e xclude[...]

983000-207 2-03 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL T rimmer / Brushcutter F3055 UT70129 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.T .S.A BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG C[...]