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Trimmer F2035 UT70123A Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
SAFETY Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase entanglement in any moving parts. blood circulation. Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 15 m c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of (50 ft) away.
SYMBOLS Important: 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 better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.
SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING DANGER:...
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST FOR OWNER’S KIT Carefully remove the product from the carton. Grass deflector Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or Front handle damage occurred during carriage. Trim ‘n Edge Kit Do not discard the packing material until you have Silencer guard, torque wrench and screws inspected and operated the product.
ASSEMBLY FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt and wing nut from FRONT HANDLE 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. WING NUT 3.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: EDGER GUIDE ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. WING NUT 1. Assemble the two plastic pieces of the edger guide together using the short bolt, flat washer, lock washer LOCK and wing nut. WASHER 2. Slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length.
OPERATION FUEL AND REFUELLING FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination. HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. fuel from escaping around the cap.
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OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7. Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
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OPERATION The edger guide allows the trimmer to be used as an GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING edger for cutting along paths, drives, flower beds etc. CUT-OFF BLADE The edger guide is convenient to use and supports the See Figure 9. trimmer as it is being used as an edger.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING IGNITION SWITCH See Figures 12 and 13. I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP WARNING: Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. TO START A COLD ENGINE: THROTTLE INTERLOCK 1.
MAINTENANCE 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 servicing dealer.
MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19. SPOOL SPRING 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool ARROWS ON retainer. Turn anticlockwise. SPOOL 2 Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool.
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 20 and 21. LATCH For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. 1 Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. 2 Remove the filter and clean it in warm soapy water.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach the sparking plug cap and lay sparking plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at sparking plug tip.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. Grass wraps round drive 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. shaft housing and string 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 2.
GUARANTEE – STATEMENT (RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded from this guarantee, as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits etc.