Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
P a g e 2 Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................ 2 - 5 Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................
Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WHILE OPERATING
P a g e 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with thecontrols and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Inspect the unit before use. Replace damagedparts. Check ...
Page 4 - SERVICE; BATTERY SAFETY
P a g e 4 • Before starting the unit, make sure the string headwill not come in contact with anything. • If you strike or become entangled with foreignobjects, stop the unit immediately, remove thebattery pack and check for damage. Do notoperate before repairing damage. Do not operatethe unit with l...
Page 5 - CHARGER SAFETY
P a g e 5 b. That extension cord is properly wired and ingood electrical condition; and c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampererating of charger as specified below: Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage • Do not operate charger with a damaged...
Page 6 - SAFETY SYMBOLS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
P a g e 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personalinjury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL Failure to follow operating instructions and rules for saf...
Page 7 - FEATURES
P a g e 7 18.0v U L C L N O K MODEL UT31810 - 18V CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER FEATURES BATTERY PACK TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON SHAFT ADJUSTIMENT COLLAR GRASS SHIELD CUTTING LINE MOTOR HOUSING REAR HANDLE Fig. 1 ANCHOR SCREW CUT OFF BLADE
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING GRASS SHIELD
P a g e 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING GRASS SHIELD Remove both screws on the motor housing. Orientgrass shield on the motor housing and twist to lock inplace as shown. Re-install screws to secure grassshield in place. See Figure 2. ADJUSTING THE SHAFT • Rotate the lower portion of the shaft adjustmentcollar...
Page 9 - OPERATION; LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER; CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK; TO CHARGE
P a g e 9 OPERATION LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER See Figure 6 . LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUSOF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: • Red LED on = Fast charging mode. • Green LED on = Fully charged battery pack. • Yellow and Green LEDs on = Control charge ordefective battery pack. • No LED on = Defective char...
Page 10 - TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK; STARTING THE STRING TRIMMER; STOPPING THE STRING TRIMMER
P a g e 1 0 18.0v 1 80 v 18.0V TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK • Place the battery pack in the string trimmer. Alignraised rib on battery pack with groove in stringtrimmer's battery port. See Figure 7 . • Make sure the latches on each side of the batterypack snap in place and that battery pack is securedin ...
Page 11 - USING THE STRING TRIMMER; ADVANCING LINE; HOLDING THE STRING TRIMMER
P a g e 1 1 OPERATION USING THE STRING TRIMMER ADVANCING LINE Your string trimmer is equipped with a string head,which allows the operator to release more cutting linewithout stopping the motor. As the line becomes wornor frayed, additional line can be released by lightlytapping the string head on t...
Page 12 - OPERATING TIPS
P a g e 1 2 OPERATION OPERATING TIPS • Clear the area to be cut before each use. Removeall objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,or string which can be thrown or become entangledin the string head. • Keep the string trimmer tilted toward the area beingcut. Avoid digging into grass. • Slow...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT; REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL
P a g e 1 3 R E W RE W N I D L I N E MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT The cutting line may be replaced by either rewindingthe existing spool or installing a convenient prewoundspool. REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL See Figure 13 . • Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer. • Pres...
Page 14 - INSTALLING A PREWOUND SPOOL; BATTERIES
P a g e 1 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTALLING A PREWOUND SPOOL See Figure 13 . • Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer. • Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap. • Remove the spool cap and spool. NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool housing during this procedure, reinstall the ...
Page 15 - CLEANING THE STRING TRIMMER; STORING THE STRING TRIMMER; R E
P a g e 1 5 DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTEDBATTERY PACK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this unit or create ormount any accessory not specifically recom-mended in this manual for use with this stringtrimmer. Any such alteration or modification ismisuse and could result in a hazard...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; UT31810 STRING TRIMMER SPECIFICATIONS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
P a g e 1 6 BATTERY PACK WILL NOT CHARGE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power to charger or battery pack. Check charger. Battery pack has failed. Replace battery pack. MOTOR OPERATES SLOWLY OR WILL NOT OPERATE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack. ST...
Page 17 - HOMELITE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
P a g e 1 7 HOMELITE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY 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, atHomelite Consumer Products, Inc.'s discretion, any defectiveProduc...
Page 18 - SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SERVICE Now that you have purchased your unit, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact yournearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Pleasecall 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) for your nearest Homelite Auth...