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Homelite F3040 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
F3040
UT70131
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:
Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.

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  • Page 1 Trimmer / Brushcutter F3040 UT70131 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety ... 2 - 3 Symbols ... 4 - 5 Technical Data ... 5 Unpacking ... 6 Features ... 6 Assembly ... 7 - 10 Operation ... 11 - 14 Maintenance ... 15 - 18 Troubleshooting ... 19 - 20 Warranty ...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor adjustments. It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syn- drome in certain individuals.

  • Page 4: 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 Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Wear eye and hearing protection Keep bystanders away...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    SYMBOL NAME Switch 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:...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove the product from the carton. Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during carriage. Do not discard the packing material until you have inspected and operated the product. CUTTING LINE GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE CUT- OFF BLADE SHAFT GEAR HEAD...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best control and maximising operator safety. 1. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator’s left.
  • Page 8 SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. 2. Attach the silencer guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the silencer guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3.
  • Page 9 BLADE GUARD See Figure 6. 1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of the mount- ing bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates. 2.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 8. 1. Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side toward the blade guard. 2. Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer with the raised centre away from the blade.

  • Page 11: Operation

    FUEL AND REFUELLING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin. Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes.
  • Page 12 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head is tapped.
  • Page 13 OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter 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. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height.
  • Page 14 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 14 and 15. NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the starting instructions below.

  • Page 15: 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 service dealer.
  • Page 16 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 18, 19, 20, and 21. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn clockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
  • Page 17 CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and silencer may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol-powered tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these deposits to restore performance.
  • Page 18 FUEL CAP WARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filter clogged.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Flooded engine. 4.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE String will not advance: 1. String welded to itself. 2. Not enough string on spool. 3.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Homelite Consumer Products Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, USA declare in sole responsibility that the product: F3040 (UT70131) - to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and other relevant directives, such as EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC.
  • Page 22 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA Homelite / R.T.S.A BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex – FRANCE Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia...

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