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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EDGER / TRENchER
UT45100
Your edger 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 your purchase.
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TABLE OF cONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIONS DANGER – When using your edger, follow basic cAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off. precautions. Unplug from the power outlet before making any adjustments or repairs. Wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned WARNING: off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow setting the unit down. all instructions listed below may result in electr
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIONS Turn off all controls before unplugging. Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged in edger with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool plugging in. that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the edger. Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not worki
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SPEcIFIc SAFETy RULES Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the product. Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material Do not attempt to sharpen blade. Failure to heed this to be cut when the motor is running or when the cutting warning could result in excessive vibration causing serious blade is moving. pers
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SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power Time min Minutes Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Double-insulated construction Class II Construction Do not expose t
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SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SyMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in cAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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FEATURES ELEcTRIcAL It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a DOUBLE INSULATION knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two
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FEATURES FEATURES PRODUcT SPEcIFIcATIONS Weight .......................................................................................................................................................................14.6 lbs. Input .....................................................................................................................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 12 Amps Blade Length ............................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW yOUR EDGER / TRENchER LAWN EDGING AND TRENchING See Figure . The edger blade can be adjusted to depths that allow for The safe use of this product requires an understanding of either lawn edging or for trenching. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as LOcK-OFF BUTTON well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental features
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ASSEMBLy cONNEcTING ThE POLES See Figure . COLLAR Before using the edger, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the two poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown above. Remove packaging material from cord and discard. Slide the handle pole into the lower powerhead pole end CORD until you hear the button click. The tubes are egg-shaped and will only install one way. Lower the collar on the handle pole end to the threaded base on the powerhead pole end a
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure . COLLAR To start the motor: Connect the edger to power supply. Fully depress the lock-off button. Fully depress the switch trigger. Release the lock-off button. To stop the motor: Release the switch trigger. ADjUSTING TELEScOPING POLE Fig. 5 See Figure . Disconnect the edger from the power supply. Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen. Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to leng
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MAINTENANcE BLADE NUT WARNING: OUTER FLANGE When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WASHER Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. BLADE INNER FLANGE WASHER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Fig. 8 16 mm WARNING: SOCkET WRENCH Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving p
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST SEE NOTE 4 8 19 5 5 10 9 17 1 10 9 2 3 6 15 8 16 18 13 2 12 9 14 11 Key Part 7 No. Number Description Qty. 1 33301261G Blade ...............................................................................................................................1 2 3330418G Blade Washer ..................................................................................................................2 3 3221037G Blade Nut (M10) ........................................
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TROUBLEShOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE cAUSE SOLUTION Motor fails to start when 1. Power cord is not plugged in or 1. Plug in the power cord. switch trigger is depressed. connection is loose. 2. Household circuit breaker is 2. Check circuit breaker. tripped. MAkE THE MOST OF YOUR pURCHASE! Go to www.homelite.com and register your new tool on-line. Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. For any questions about operating or maintaining yo
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WARRANTy LIMITED WARRANTy STATEMENT B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags outdoor product is free from defect in material and and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains workmanship and agrees to repair or repla
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL EDGER / TRENchER UT45100 SERVIcE For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you, please call 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com. REPAIR PARTS The model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. UT45100 MO
