Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Impor tant Safety Instructions ....................................................................
Page 4 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 4 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 safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It meansat...
Page 5 - Trimlite model; FEATURES; INSTRUCTIONS
Page 5 ST STOP 1 2 3 Weight - (without fuel) ............................................................................................................................ 9.1 lbs. (4.13 kg.) Cutting swath ...................................................................................................
Page 6 - Trim ‘n Edge model
Page 6 ST STOP OP 1 2 3 STOP OP 1 2 3 FEATURES Fig. 1b Fig. 1c EDGER ATTACHMENT (TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY) THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT H...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY
Page 7 If your unit has been preassembled, check each step to makesure the unit has been properly assembled. FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfo...
Page 8 - GRASS DEFLECTOR - EASY REACH
Page 8 ASSEMBLED EDGER GUIDE TABS GRASS DEFLECTOR WITH EDGER GUIDE -TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY (Continued) See Figures 5 and 6. 1. Remove the wing nut, flat washer, lock washer, and bolt from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Place the grass deflector over the shaft and bracket. 3. Slide the assembled edger guide over the...
Page 9 - FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER; OPERATING THE TRIMMER; OPERATION
Page 9 FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requirespre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleadedgasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon containerapproved for gasoline. Recommended fuel: This engine is cer tified to operat...
Page 10 - ADVANCING THE STRING; CUT OFF BLADE
Page 10 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAPADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grasswhile running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head is ...
Page 12 - STARTING AND STOPPING
Page 12 STOP OP 1 2 3 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 12 and 13. TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2. Push the primer bulb 8 to 10 times. 3. Set the choke lever to the choke position . 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger to the full throttle position. 5. Pull the start...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE
Page 13 You can often make adjustments and repairs describedhere. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by anauthorized service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOLSee Figures 14 and 15. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later inthis m...
Page 14 - STRING REPLACEMENT
Page 14 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turncounterclockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old s...
Page 15 - SPARK PLUG
Page 15 ST STOP OP 1 2 3 2 1 3 ST OP The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a checkvalve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap isloosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.Replace fuel cap if required. SPARK PLUG ...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 16 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. To check for spark: Disconnect the spark plug wire. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay sparkplug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope andwatch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is nospark, repeat test with a new spark plug. 2. Push primer bulb unt...
Page 18 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Page 18 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Product, Inc. warrants to the original retailpurchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect inmaterial and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, atHomelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defectiveproduct free o...
Page 21 - SERVICE PARTS
Page 21 P/N DESCRIPTION A. UP08712 Muffler Assembly w/Gasket Includes: UP04629 Screen-Spark Arrestor B. UP08713 Carburetor Assembly C. UP03858 Ignition Assembly Includes: UP05875 Spark Plug D. UP04741 Air Filter Assembly Includes: UP04270 Filter E. UP08714 Starter Assembly F. UP00020 Fuel Tank Assem...
Page 22 - 5cc String Trimmers; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; SERVICE
983000-111 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) www.homelite.com OPERATOR'S MANUAL 25cc String Trimmers Trimlite Model No. UT20930 Trim ‘n Edge Model No. UT20933 Easy Reach Model No....