Starting And Stopping; Grass Deflector Line Trimming Cutoff Blade; Spool Replacement; Maintenance - Homelite F-2020 User Manual

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OPERATION
4. Resume trimming.
NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able
to advance the string by tapping it on the ground. If so,
STOP THE ENGINE, and manually advance the string.
ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY
Push the spool retainer (26) down while pulling on
string(s) to manually advance the string.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig. 6)
Keep the trimmer tilted towards the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area (B).
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area (A).
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear,
even breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and
wood may wear string rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUTOFF
BLADE (Fig. 7)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming 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. This will maintain best performance
and keep string long enough to advance properly.
STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 8 & 9)
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to "I"
(RUN) position.
NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch,
make sure switch is in the "I" (RUN) position before
starting the unit.
2. Push primer bulb (22) 8 to 10 times.
3. Set choke lever to choke position (
4. Depress interlock (21), squeeze trigger (5) and pull starter
rope until engine tries to run. (No more than 6 pulls.)
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5. Set choke lever to half choke position (
6. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
7. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle (with
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move choke lever to run position (
2. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, depress the switch to the "O" position.
NOTE : Be sure to return the stop switch to the "I" (RUN)
position before trying to start unit.

MAINTENANCE

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
NEW PRE-WOUND SPOOL (Fig. 10 & 11)
If replacing string only, refer to "String Replacement" later
in this manual.
Use only 2.4 mm (0.095 in) diameter monofilament string.
Use the manufacturer's replacement string for best
performance.
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire.
2. Remove the empty spool from the string head.
3. To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are
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trigger depressed fully) on half choke position (
warm up. Move choke lever to run position (
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do
so can cause possible injury, poor performance
and may void your warranty.
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 muffler.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
are properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of
personal injury.
Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
Turn clockwise.
Keep the spring (28) attached to the spool.
captured in the slots opposite each other on the new
spool (27). Make sure the ends of each string are
extended approximately 152 mm (6 in) beyond each slot.
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