Maintenance - Homelite F-3055 User Manual

F3055_25 lgs.qxp 5/04/06
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OPERATION
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
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yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
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glass, stones, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.
Never use blades near footpaths, fencing, posts,
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buildings or other immovable objects.
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
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first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
Scythe, the broad sweeping of the unit back and forth
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from side to side, with TRI-ARC blade only.
STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 14 & 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.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move ignition
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switch (11) to the "I" (Run) position.
Push primer bulb (46) 8 to 10 times.
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NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger (9) before
engine starts. Squeezing the throttle trigger at this
time will prevent the unit from starting.
Move the lever (47) to the "COLD START" position
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(48).
Pull the starter grip until engine runs.
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Allow the engine to warm up for 4-10 seconds.
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Depress the interlock (12) then squeeze and release
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the throttle trigger. This allows the choke to
automatically set to the "WARM START" position (49).
Your unit is now ready for use.
NOTE: The lever will automatically set to the "WARM
START" position after the throttle trigger is squeezed
for the first time.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move ignition
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switch (11) to the "I" (Run) position.
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Choke lever should already be in the "WARM START"
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position. If not, squeeze and release throttle trigger.
Pull the starter rope until unit runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, depress the switch to the "O"
position.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to
do so can cause possible injury, poor perfor-
mance and may void your warranty.
You may make adjustments and repairs described
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here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by
an authorized service agent.
Consequences of improper maintenance may include
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excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of
performance and discharge of black oily residue
dripping from the muffler.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
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are properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of
personal injury.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
NEW PRE-WOUND SPOOL (Fig. 16 & 17)
If replacing string only, refer to "String Replacement" later
in this manual.
Use only 2.4 mm (0.095 in) diameter monofilament string.
Use the manufacturer's replacement string for best
performance.
Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug
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wire. Hold the string head (36) and unscrew the spool
retainer (37). Turn clockwise.
Remove the empty spool (50) from the string head.
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Keep the spring (54) attached to the spool.
To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are
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captured in the slots opposite each other on the new
spool. Make sure the ends of each string are extended
approximately 152 mm beyond each slot (53).
Thread the strings into the eyelets (51) in the string
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head. Carefully push the spool into the string head
(gently pull the strings to the outside if necessary).
When the spool is positioned in the string head, grasp
the strings and pull sharply to release them from the
slots in the spool.
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