Homelite VERSALITE UT41002 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL V ersaLite™ Electric String T rimmer Model No. UT41002 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. W ARNING: To reduce the risk of [...]

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. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or s[...]

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). However, you may also use a 3-wire e[...]

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. Attention is required to avoid serious personal injury. May be use[...]

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. EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM The EZ Line™ Tap Ad[...]

Page 8 CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. The Expand-It™ coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper shaft. 1. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft. 3. Align the button with the guide recess on the u[...]

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. 1. Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over t[...]

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 5.  To start the trimmer : Press the trigger.  To stop the trimmer : Release the [...]

Page 11 ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE AUTOMATICALLY See Figure 7. The trimmer includes the EZ Line™ Tap Advance System. Follow these steps to advance the cutting line automatically. 1. Press the trigger and run at full speed. 2. Tap the retaining cap lightly on the ground while the motor is running. Do not hold the retaining cap on the ground. Note:[...]

Page 12 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.  Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry cloth.  Avo[...]

Page 13 6. Cut two pieces of line approximately 9 ft. (2.7 m) long. 7. Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper threaded area of the spool. 8. Wind the line clockwise around the spool following arrows on spool. Do not overfill. Note: After winding the line, there should be about 6 in. (152 mm) between the wound line and the outside[...]

Page 14 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). Clean threads and lubricat[...]

Page 15 W ARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above could result in serious personal injury. String Head (RH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) ........................................................................................ .............. DA03001A String Head (LH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) ...........................................[...]

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

Page 17 NOTES[...]

983000-123 1-03 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. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you[...]