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Trim ‘n Edge model
UT20779
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
25cc String Trimmers
Trimlite model
UT20763
Easy Reach model
UT20778
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■■■■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■■■■■ Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 2 - 3 ■■■■■ Symbols .................................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■■■■■ Product users on United States Forest Service land, and b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- blood circulation. tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of however, other user requirements may apply. Check with exposure per day. your federal, state, or local authorities. d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened ■
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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 safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Read Your Operator’s Manual Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating an
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3 2 1 S ST TOP SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) ............................................................................................................................ 9.1 lbs. (4.13 kg.) Cutting swath ............................................................................................................................................ 17 in. (432 mm) Engine displacement ..............................................................................................................
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3 2 1 ST P P O O 3 2 1 S ST TO OP P FEATURES PRIMER BULB Trim ‘n Edge model UT20779 STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER STOP BUTTON FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING THROTTLE TRIGGER GRASS DEFLECTOR EDGER ATTACHMENT (TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY) STRING HEAD Fig. 1b PRIMER BULB Easy Reach models UT20778 STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER STOP BUTTON FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING THROTTLE TRIGGER GRASS DEFLECTOR STRING HEAD Fig. 1c Page 6
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ASSEMBLY If your unit has been preassembled, check each step to make FRONT HANDLE sure the unit has been properly assembled. FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, and wing nut from the WING NUT Owner’s Kit. 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive BOLT shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position. 3. Place the bolt through the front handle as shown, then install the wing nut. 4. Tighten wing nut securely. GRASS DEFLECTOR WITHOUT EDGER Fig. 2 GUIDE
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ASSEMBLY 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 tabs on the grass deflector and bracket. 4. Place the bolt through the slots in the tabs on the grass deflector and trimmer. NOTE: Ensure the slots are aligned before installing the TABS ASSEMBLED bolt. EDGER GUIDE Fig. 5 5
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OPERATION FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 8. FUEL MIXTURE Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container comfortable position with the rear handle about hip heigh
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OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING DANGEROUS ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP CUTTING AREA ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while 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 tapped. 3. Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade. 4. Resume trimming. BEST CUTTING AREA NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be ab
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OPERATION EDGER GUIDE OPERATION - TRIM ‘N EDGE ONLY See Figures 10 and 11. WING NUT ■ 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. ■ The edger guide allows the trimmer to be used as an edger for cutting along sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, etc. The edger guide is convenient to use and supports the trimmer as it is being used as
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3 2 1 STO OP P OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING PRIMER BULB 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 starter until the engine tries to run. No more than 6 pulls. 6. Set the choke lever to the half choke position . 7. Hold the trigger and the pull starter rope until the engine runs. 8. Ru
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. SPOOL SPOOL REPLACEMENT RETAINER EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOL Fig. 14 See Figures 14 and 15. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” lat
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19. SPOOL SPRING 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn ARROWS ON counterclockwise. SPOOL 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. ANCHOR 3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft. HOLE (2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string. 4. I
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3 2 1 STOP 3 2 1 S ST TO OP P 3 2 1 S ST TO OP P MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER LATCH See Figures 20 and 21. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. 1. Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. PULL COVER TO OPEN 2. Remove the filter, clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely. For best performance, replace annually. 3. Install the filter, align tabs, push in, and make sure the
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POS POS POS POS POSSIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CAUSE USE USE USE USE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION 1. To check for spark: Disconnect the spark plug Engine will not start: 1. No spark. wire. Reattach the spark plug wire 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 bulb is full o
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3 2 1 STO OP P TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POS POS POS POS POSSIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CAUSE USE USE USE USE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION Grass wraps around 1. Cutting tall grass at ground 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. shaft housing and level. stringhead: 2. Operating trimmer at part 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. throttle. Spool retainer hard to Screw threads dirty or damaged. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if
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WARRANTY In addition, this warranty does not cover: LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Homelite Consumer Product, Inc. warrants to the original retail Ignition, Filters purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at B. Wear items – Bump Knobs/Spool Retainers, Outer Spools, Cutting Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective Lines, Inner Reels, Starter
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS - NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off-road engine. 1997 and later model year nonroad engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small nonroad engines. The nonroad engine must be free from defects in materi
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WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER .............................................................................. X........................................... X SPARK SCREEN ..........................................................................................................................................
