Homelite UT41110 Operator's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Maintain appliance with care - Replace string head if
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the
string head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached.
 Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment,
for example, metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can
result in serious personal injury.
 Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
string head below waist level. Never cut with the string
head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.
 Store idle appliances - When not in use, string trimmer
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
 Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire
gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an
extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
 Never use blades or flailing devices. Unit is designed for
line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
 Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or
become entangled in cutting head.
 Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid
overheating the motor. Clean after each use.
 Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not
in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped.
 Store unplugged and out of the reach of children.
 Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is
depressed.
 Do not use multiple cords.
 Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the unit by the
extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect
unit.
 Keep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles
at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service
center to avoid risk.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power tool.
If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these
instructions also.
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