Table of Contents
Advertisement
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
F3045
UT70127A
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:
using this product.
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 before
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Related Manuals for Homelite UT70127A
Summary of Contents for Homelite UT70127A
- Page 1 Trimmer / Brushcutter F3045 UT70127A 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 before using this product.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Directive ... 22 WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules etc contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. -
Page 3: Safety
Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace string head if cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. -
Page 4: 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 Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Wear eye and hearing protection Keep bystanders away... -
Page 5: Technical Data
SYMBOL NAME Switch 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. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING DANGER:... -
Page 6: Unpacking
INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove the product from the carton. Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during carriage. Do not discard the packing material until you have inspected and operated the product. CUTTING LINE GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE CUT- OFF BLADE SHAFT GEAR HEAD... -
Page 7: Assembly
1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment. 2. Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. - Page 8 FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best control and maximising operator safety. 1. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator’s left.
- Page 9 3. Install two screws. 4. Tighten screws securely. GRASS DEFLECTOR AND BLADE GUARD USE See Figure 7. NOTE: When converting from brushcutter to trimmer, or trimmer to brushcutter, make sure the correct guard/ deflector is being used. ASSEMBLY TORQUE WRENCH...
- Page 10 Always stop the engine and remove the sparking plug wire before making any adjustments such as changing cutting heads; this is to reduce the risk of serious personal injury. CONVERTING FROM TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER REMOVING THE STRING HEAD See Figure 9.
- Page 11 13 mm (1/2 in) spanner supplied, turn the blade nut anticlockwise. 4. Tighten nut securely. CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO TRIMMER REMOVING THE BLADE See Figure 10. 1. Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the gear head. Turn the blade nut clockwise to remove.
-
Page 12: Operation
4 Litres 5 Litres OPERATING THE TRIMMER Hold the trimmer/brushcutter with the right hand on the rear handle and the 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 trigger handle about hip height. - Page 13 OPERATION CUTTING TIPS See Figure 12. Keep the trimmer tilted towards 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 14 OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height.
- Page 15 TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times. NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts. Squeezing the throttle trigger at this time will prevent the unit from starting.
-
Page 16: Maintenance
You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer. Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the silencer. - Page 17 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 20, 21, 22 and 23. 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 18 CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER 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 qualified service technician will need to remove these deposits to restore performance.
- Page 19 1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops. 2. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
-
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If 3. Remove sparking plug, turn trimmer so 4. Contact a service dealer. Release throttle trigger. Refer to “Starting and Stopping” earlier in this manual. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Replacement” earlier in this manual. 5. Advance string at full throttle. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- ment, replace spool retainer. 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle. -
Page 22: Warranty
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, USA declare in sole responsibility that the product: F3045 (UT70127A) - to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and other relevant directives, such as EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC. - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 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 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia...