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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
F3040
UT70131A
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 UT70131A 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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
SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel BLADE USE leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. After engine stops, keep rotating blade in heavy grass or The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor pulpy weeds until it stops. -
Page 4: Symbols
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. -
Page 5: Technical Data
SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Switch On/Off Switch I = ON to Run O = OFF to Stop 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. -
Page 6: Unpacking
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 Blade guard damage occurred during carriage. Tri-Arc blade Do not discard the packing material until you have Shoulder strap inspected and operated the product. -
Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. BOLT A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best 1/4-20 x 1 in control and maximising operator safety. BOLT FRONT 1. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 in HANDLE shaft housing so that handle will be located to the... - Page 8 ASSEMBLY SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. REAR HOUSING 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 ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD FOUR SCREWS See Figure 6. 1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install MOUNTING CLAMP 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.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 8. 1. Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with GEAR HEAD 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.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION FUEL AND REFUELLING 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY 5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft) away from refuelling Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and site before starting engine. - Page 12 OPERATION CUTTING TIPS See Figure 10. Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. Do not cut in dangerous cutting area. Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.
- Page 13 OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger APPROACH THE WEEDS BEING handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip CUT FROM THE RIGHT. THE with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be WEEDS WILL BE CUT AGAINST held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about THE LEFT SIDE OF THE...
- Page 14 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING IGNITION SWITCH See Figures 14 and 15. I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke.
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Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are WARNING: installed on the shaft by turning the retainer anticlockwise to tighten. Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, 7. Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting accessories and attachments. - Page 16 MAINTENANCE 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.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER LATCH 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 PULL COVER qualified service technician will need to remove these TO OPEN...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER) FUEL CAP 1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops. WARNING: 2. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. String will not advance: 1. String welded to itself. 1. Lubricate with silicone spray. 2. Not enough string on spool. 2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replace- ment”... -
Page 21: Warranty
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. - 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 983000-328 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia 6-03...