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Homelite F3055 UT70129A Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
F3055
UT70129A
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
WARNING:
Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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  • Page 1 F3055 UT70129A 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. To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety ..................................2 - 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Symbols ................................. 4 - 5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Technical Data ................................5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Unpacking ................................... 6 ■...

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. BLADE USE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ After engine stops, keep rotating blade in heavy grass ■...

  • 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 ■...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Place the handlebar in the bottom clamp located on the shaft housing. NOTE: The throttle trigger must be mounted to the BOTTOM operator’s right side. CLAMP THROTTLE 2. Insert the square tab of top clamp into the mounting hole TRIGGER of the bottom clamp.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP REAR HOUSING See Figure 3. 1. Connect the latch on the shoulder strap to the TORQUE WRENCH strap hanger. 2. Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. NOTE: To quickly release the product from the shoulder strap, sharply pull the quick release tab.
  • 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 mounting 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.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect FUEL AND REFUELLING 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.
  • 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 handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip BEING CUT FROM THE RIGHT. with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be THE WEEDS WILL BE CUT held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about AGAINST THE LEFT SIDE OF...
  • Page 14 OPERATION 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

    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 and 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 FUEL CAP STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER) 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.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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 Replacement” earlier in this manual.

  • 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 983000-327 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia 6-03...

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