Cutting Tips; Operating The Trimmer - Homelite UT41121A Operator's Manual

ThREE-POSITION PIVOTINg hEAD
See Figure 8.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different posi-
tions.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up
or down to one of the three positions indicated by the
notches.
NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging, based on preferred
trimming and edging position. Adjust to the third notch
for storage only.
 Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into place.

OPERATINg ThE TRIMMER

See Figure 9.
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.
 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.
 Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
 Stop the trimmer.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Remove the grass.
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 LINE
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.
 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 grass deflector blade.
 Resume trimming.
OPERATION
ADVANcINg ThE LINE MANUALLY
Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then
push the spool retainer button in while pulling on trimmer
line to manually advance.
cUT-OFF bLADE
This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass de-
flector. For best cutting, advance line until they are trimmed
to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line whenever you
hear the motor running faster than normal, or when trimming
efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance
and keep trimmer line long enough to advance properly.

cUTTINg TIPS

See Figure 10.
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area.
 Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even break-
age. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
trimmer line rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the trimmer
line.
TELEScOPINg ShAFT
See Figure 11.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Unscrew telescoping shaft coupler and slide to desired
position.
 Tighten shaft coupler.
ROTATINg REAR hANDLE TO EDgINg
POSITION
See Figure 12.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Pull up edging shaft coupler and turn handle end coun-
terclockwise.
 Release edging shaft coupler when handle has been
rotated 180° and locks into place.
EDgINg
See Figures 13 - 14.
The rotating handle can be used in combination with the
edge guide for edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the
edge guide, unplug the string timmer and flip down from
stored position.
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