Homelite UT41113 Operator's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR-
See Figures 4 -5.
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WARNING:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
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Remove screws from packet attached to cut-off blade.
U Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
• Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the
holes in the trimmer head.
I Install screws and tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 6.
I Loosen and remove the wing nut and bolt from the handle.
I Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area
indicated by the illustration.
I Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.
I Reinstall the bolt and wing nut. Tighten wing nut to secure.
OPERATION
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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
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WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
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WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE.-
Before
OTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 7.
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Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the string trimmer.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
I Route the extension cord through the slot located on the
rear of the string trimmer housing and place underneath
the cord retainer.
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To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
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To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
• Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
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Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
$ Trimmer should bc hcld at a comfortable position .with the
rear handle about hip height.
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Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the shaft housing and line head
which may cause damage from-overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the line head:
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Stop the trimmer.
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Unplug the string trimmer.
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Remove the grass.
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WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string
trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
ADVANCING LINES -
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
trimmer and void warranty.
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With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
• Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches
the length of the cut-off blade on the grass deflector.
I Resume trimming.
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