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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: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■■■■ Safety..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 3 ■■■■■ Symbols................................................................................................................................................................. 4 - 5 ■■■■■ Technical Data ................................................................................................
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SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND ■■■■■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel BLADE USE leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. ■■■■■ After engine stops, keep rotating blade in heavy grass or ■■■■■ The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor pulpy weeds until it stops. adjustments. ■■■■■ Do not operate the brushcutter unless the blade guard ■■■■■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools is firmly secured in place and in go
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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 more safely. 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 as well as operating and servicing inform
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SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Switch On/Off Switch I = ON to Run O = OFF to Stop 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: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST FOR OWNER’S KIT ■■■■■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■■■ Grass deflector ■■ ■■■■■ Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or ■■■ Blade guard ■■ damage occurred during carriage. ■■■ Tri-Arc blade ■■ ■■■■■ Do not discard the packing material until you have ■■■ Shoulder strap ■■ inspected and operated the product. ■■■ Silencer guard, torque wrench and screws ■■ ■■■ Front “J” handle ■■ ■■■ Holding pin ■■ ■■■ Spanners - 13 mm (1/2 in) and 16 mm
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT TRIMMER SHAFT See Figure 2. COUPLER GUIDE RECESS WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious personal injury. The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. 1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft KNOB POSITIONING and remove the end cap from the attachment. HOLE 2. Push in the button located on the trimmer att
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ASSEMBLY FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best BOLT control and maximising operator safety. 1/4-20 x 1 in BOLT 1. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the FRONT 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 in. shaft housing so that handle will be located to the HANDLE operator’s left. 2. Insert the end of the handle between the clamps. 3. Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt STRAP (1/4-20 x 1 1/2 in) through the handle side. HANGER 4. Place short bolt (1/4-20 x
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ASSEMBLY SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 6. 1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. REAR HOUSING 2. Attach the silencer guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the silencer guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3. Install two screws. 4. Tighten screws securely. SILENCER GRASS DEFLECTOR AND BLADE TORQUE GUARD WRENCH GUARD USE See Figure 7. SCREWS NOTE: When converting from brushcutter to trimmer, or trimmer to brushcutter, make sur
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ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD FOUR SCREWS See Figure 8. 1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install MOUNTING CLAMP the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of the mount- ing bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates. 2. Using the torque wrench supplied, tighten all four screws BLADE GUARD securely. NOTE: When using the string head, the string shield must be attached to blade guard. NOTCHES GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 8. 1. Attach the grass deflector to the
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 10. GEAR 1. Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with HEAD the hollow side towards the blade guard. 2. Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer with the raised centre away from the blade. Install the blade nut. The blade turns anticlockwise from the operator’s position. BLADE 3. Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange UPPER FLANGE GUARD WASHER washer and the hole in
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OPERATION 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect FUEL AND REFUELLING the gasket. HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY 5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up ■■■■■ Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft) away from refuelling ■■■■■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and site before starting engine. flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new ■■■■■ Do not let petrol
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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. ■ Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood may wear string rapidly. ■ Avoid trees and shrubs
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OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger APPROACH THE WEEDS handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip BEING CUT FROM THE RIGHT. with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be THE WEEDS WILL BE CUT held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about AGAINST THE LEFT SIDE OF hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. THE BLADE GUARD. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance b
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING IGNITION SWITCH See Figures 16 and 17. I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the starting instructions below. WARNING: THROTTLE Never start or run the engine inside a closed or INTERLOCK poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare
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MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the shaft by turning the retainer WARNING: anticlockwise to tighten. Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, 7. Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on cause possible injury, poor performance and may string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for void your warranty. prope
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MAINTENANCE 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. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. SECOND STRING 3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 2.7 m (9 ft) long. 4. Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool. Wind the f
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3 2 1 STOP 3 2 1 S ST TOP MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER LATCH 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 PULL COVER qualified service technician will need to remove these TO OPEN deposits to restore performance. SPARK ARRESTER The spark arrester must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER) FUEL CAP 1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops. WARNING: 2. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. replaced immediately. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check 3. Abide by all ISO an
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TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach the sparking plug cap and lay sparking plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at sparking plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new sparking plug. 2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel d
