Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
Page 2 n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules .........................................................................................
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Fo...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS
Page 4 SYMBOLS 50' 15m 50' 15m Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of inju...
Page 5 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOL
Page 5 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA...
Page 6 - FEATURES; TRIMLITE MODEL; TRIM ‘N EDGE MODEL
Page 6 FEATURES FEATURES THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB TRIMLITE MODEL Weight - (without fuel) Trimlite (UT20004A)....................................................................
Page 7 - EASY REACH MODELS; KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER; ERGONOMIC DESIGN
Page 7 FEATURES THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB EASY REACH MODELS STOP A B C Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER See Figures 1a - 1b. Before attempting to use this product, familiar...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
Page 8 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the pac...
Page 9 - CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR WITH
Page 9 CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR WITH EDGER GUIDE - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLYEDGER GUIDE ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. n Assemble the two plastic pieces of the edger guide together using the short bolt, flat washer, lock washer and wing nut. n Slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length. n...
Page 11 - OPERATION; IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
Page 11 FILLING TANK n Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. n Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface. n Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. n Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. n Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tigh...
Page 12 - ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY
Page 12 OPERATION Fig. 10 PROPER OPERATING POSITION WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-ing clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. ADVANCING STRING U...
Page 13 - EDGER GUIDE OPERATION - TRIM ‘N EDGE
Page 13 OPERATION EDGER GUIDE OPERATION - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY See Figures 12 - 13. n Loosen the wing nut and slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length then retighten the wing nut securely. Refer to “Edger Guide Assembly” earlier in this manual for additional information. n The ...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Page 14 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 SPOOL RETAINER SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS SHAFT MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield...
Page 15 - STRING REPLACEMENT; C L E A N I N G T H E E X H A U S T P O RT A N D
Page 15 MAINTENANCE To install the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer clockwise for Trimlite and Trim ’n Edge. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for Easy Reach. n Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to ...
Page 16 - REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER
Page 16 STOP 1 2 3 MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 20 - 21. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. n Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. n Remove the filter, clean it in warm soapy...
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. 2. Push primer bulb until...
Page 19 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Page 19 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product f...
Page 20 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
Page 20 WARRANTY HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased to explain...
Page 21 - THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; CALL US FIRST; For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
Page 21 WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ........................................................
Page 22 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; 5cc String Trimmers; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; MODEL NUMBER
983000-685 6-05 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www.homelite.com OPERATOR’S MANUAL 25cc String Trimmers Trimlite - UT20004ATrim ‘n Edge - UT20024AEasy Reach - UT20044A WARNING: The engine exhau...