Homelite UT41113 Operator's Manual page 9

MAINTENANCE
1
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figure 14.
Use only .065 in. diameter monofilament line. Use original
manufacturer's replacement line for best performance.
• Unplug the string trimmer.
B
Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
I Pull spool retainer up to remove.
• Remove spool.
B To install the new spool, make sure the two lines are
captured in the slots opposite each other on the new
spool. Make sure the end of each line is extended
approximately 6 in. beyond each slot.
• Install the new spool so that the lines and slots align with
the eyelets in the string head. Thread the lines into the
eyelets.
B Pull the lines extending from the string head head so the
line releases from the slots in the spool.
• Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 14 - 15.
B
Unplug the string trimmer.
* Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE: Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
I
Cut two pieces of line, each being approximately
9 ft (2.7 m) long. Use only 065 in. (1.65 mm) diameter
monofilament line.
• Insert the first line into the anchor hole in the upper part
of the spool. Wind the first line around the upper part of
the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on
the spool. Place line in the slot on upper spool flange,
leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot.
Do not overfill. After winding the line, there should be
at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the wound line and the
outside edge of the spool.
B Repeat above step with second line, using the bottom
part of spool. Do not overfill.
I
Replace the spool retainer, spool, and the spool retainer.
Refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this,manual.
STORING THE TRIMMER
B
Depress telescoping shaft coupler and set at shortest
setting.
B Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
I
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
I Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Lines will not advance when using the
Auto Feed Head:
1. Lines are welded to themselves.
2. Not enough line on spool.
3. Lines are worn too short.
4. Lines are tangled on spool.
1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Install more line. Refer to Line
Replacement earlier in this manual.
3. Pull both lines while pressing button.
4. Remove lines from spool and rewind.
Refer to Line Replacement earlier in
this manual.
Grass wraps around driveshafthousing
and string head:
1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to
prevent wrapping.
Motor fails to start when switch
.
trigger is depressed.
1. Power cord is not plugged in or
connection is loose.
2. Household circuit breaker is tripped.
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Check circuit breaker.
This product has a Two-year Limited Warranty for personal, family, or household
use (90 days for business or commercial use) For warranty details, visit
www. home litecom or call (toll free) 1-800-242-4672.
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