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Homelite UT20042A manual

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  • Page 1

    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 String T rimmers 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 dependa[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules .........................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    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. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow[...]

  • Page 4

    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. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are properly and securely a[...]

  • Page 5

    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. . Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before u[...]

  • Page 6

    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. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could res[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 Weight - (without fuel) Trimlite (UT20002, UT20002A, UT20003, UT20003A) .......................................................................... 9.6 lb s. (4.4 kg.) Trim ‘n Edge (UT20022, UT20022A, UT20023, UT20023A) ................................................................... 10 lbs. (4.5 kg.) Easy Reach (UT20042, UT20042A, UT200[...]

  • Page 8

    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 PRIMER BULB Trimlite model UT20002, UT20002A, UT20003, UT20003A[...]

  • Page 9

    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 HOUSING STRING HEAD CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB THROTTLE TRIGGER ST ARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAF[...]

  • Page 10

    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. 3. Place the bolt through the[...]

  • Page 11

    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. 2. Place the curved shaft grass deflecto[...]

  • Page 12

    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 . Recommended fuel: This engine is cer tified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended f or autom[...]

  • Page 13

    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. String advances each time the head is tapped. 3. Several taps may be required unti[...]

  • Page 14

    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. ■ The edger guide allows the trimmer to be used as an [...]

  • Page 15

    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. 2. Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position (A) . 3. Squeeze the throttl[...]

  • Page 16

    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. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm[...]

  • Page 17

    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. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Easy Reach. 2. Remove the spool f[...]

  • Page 18

    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. Spr[...]

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    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 . Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test wit[...]

  • Page 20

    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 . 4. Remove string from spool and rewind Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual. [...]

  • Page 21

    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.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from th[...]

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    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. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System W arranty [...]

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    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 .............................................................................. X ......................................[...]

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    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.homelite.com OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 25cc String T rimmers Trimlite - UT20002, UT20002A, UT20003, UT20003A Trim ‘n Edge - UT20022, UT20022A, UT20023, UT20023A Easy Reach - UT20042, UT20042[...]