Homelite UT70127A Trimmer User Manual
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1. OPERATOR S MANUAL Trimmer Brushcutter F3045 UT70127A MULE PLPLTTET 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 Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS BE EEE ERE ENE NE RE EEE 2 3 GE SEE ENE ee er eee een ee ee eee ee 4 5 JE ss AD ERE EEE EE A 5 JE se EEE EN REE EEE EE EE EE 6 BE EEE EE EE EE 6 BEER EE NN SEN 7 11 VES Tee EEE EEE EE EE SEE ENE 12 15 EE EE EE TE 16 19 An MN 20 21 BE ee 0 FERRER ERE EEE EE EE NN 22 BEE EEE deco se eee eee 22 SAFETY A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES M For safe operation read and understand all instructions before using the trimmer brushcutter Follow all safety instructions Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below can result in serious personal injury M Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit2. 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 Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel If bulb does not fill primary fuel delivery system is blocked Contact a service dealer If primer bulb fills engine may be flooded see next item 3 Remove sparking plug turn trimmer so sparking plug hole is aimed at the ground Make sure lever is in the WARM START position and pull starter cord 10 to 14 times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall sparking plug With the throttle trigger fully depressed pull starter cord three times with lever at WARM START position If engine does not start move choke lever to COLD START and follow normal starting instructions in STARTING AND STOPPING section If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new sparking plug 4 Contact a service dealer Release throttle trigger Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Turn L needle anticlockwise 1 16 turn If L low needle cannot be turned anticlockwise do not force plastic limiter caps Contact a service dealer See Figure 27 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 2 Clean air filter Referto Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter earlier in this manual 3 Tu
3. Do not sharpen the TRI ARC blade Use only TRI ARC blade part number 984227001 available at your local retailer CUTTING TECHNIQUE BLADE A WARNING Extreme care must be taken when using blades to ensure safe operation Read the safety information for safe operation using the blade refer to Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use earlier in this manual Always hold brushcutter with both hands when operating Use a firm grip on both handles m Maintain your grip and balance on both feet Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the kick back reaction of the cutting blade E Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass stones concrete fencing wire wood metal etc E Never use blades near footpaths fencing posts buildings or other immovable objects M Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damage Do not use if any damage is detected E Scythe the broad sweeping of the unit back and forth from side to side with TRI ARC blade only OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 16 and 17 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 A WARNING Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes c
4. HM Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes can Kill M Clear the work area before each use Remove all objects such as stones broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the string head or blade M Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating this unit E Wear heavy long trousers boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing shorts jewellery of any kind or go barefoot Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 15 m 50 ft away Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching may result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part Do not touch area round the silencer or cylinder of the trimmer brushcutter these parts get hot from operation Always stop the engine and remove the sparking plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburettor adjustments SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace any damaged parts before use The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor adjustments It has
5. This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing petrol and 2 cycle oil Pre mix unleaded petrol and 2 cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for petrol This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher Do not use any type of pre mixed petrol oil from fuel service stations This includes the pre mixed petrol oil intended for use in mopeds motorcycles etc Use high a quality 2 cycle self mixing oil for air cooled engines Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2 cycle out board oil Mix 2 oil into the petrol This is a 50 1 ratio Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before refuelling Mix in small quantities Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period A 2 cycle oil containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended iB 4 FILLING THE TANK 1 Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination 2 Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap 3 Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank Avoid spillage 12 4 Prior to replacing the fuel cap clean and inspect the gasket 5 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten Wipe up any fuel spillage Move 9 m 30 ft away from refuelling site before starting engine NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use A WARNING Always shut off engine befo
6. been reported that vibrations from hand held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud s Syn drome in certain individuals Symptoms may include tingling numbness and blanching of the fingers usually apparent upon exposure to cold Hereditary factors exposure to cold and dampness diet smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms It is not Known at present what if any vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition There are measures which can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration a Keep your body warm in cold weather When operat ing the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud s Syndrome b After each period of operation exercise to increase blood circulation c Take frequent work breaks Limit the amount of exposure per day d Keep the tool well maintained fasteners tightened and worn parts replaced If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about these symptoms Mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Wipe up any fuel spillage Move 9 m 30 ft away from refuelling site before starting engine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refuelling or storing the unit Allow the engine to c
7. brushcutter with the blade located 76 cm 80 in or more above the ground level 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 information Please read all the information carefully to assure satisfaction and safe use oP Wear eye and hearing protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep bystanders away Keep all bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away TT Tri Arc blade Tri Arc blade is appropriate for this unit and is suited for cutting pulpy weeds and vines Do not use toothed blade This unit is not intended for use with a toothed saw type blade RPM Decal Rotational direction and maximum speed of the shaft 13 000 forthe cutting attachment Boots Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment No Smoking Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank Petrol Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher Use 2 cycle oil for air cooled engines Mix Petrol and Oil Mix the
8. carton M Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during carriage M Do not discard the packing material until you have inspected and operated the product PACKING LIST FOR OWNER S KIT M Grass deflector E Blade guard M Tri Arc blade M Shoulder strap M Silencer guard torque wrench and screws E Front J handle M Holding pin E Spanners 13 mm 1 2 in and 16 mm 5 8 in E Fixings HM Operators manual FEATURES CUTTING GRASS DEFLECTOR ENGINE HOUSING THROTTLE INTERLOCK IGNITION SWITCH FRONT J HANDLE LINE CUT OFF BLADE COUPLER TRI ARC BLADE STARTER GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER STRAP HANGER SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 2 A 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 and remove the end cap from the attachment 2 Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment shaft Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together Rotate the trimmer attachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole NOTE If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shafts a
9. directives such as EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000 14 EC To effect correct application of the health and safety requirements stated in the EEC directives the following European and or national standards and or technical specifications were consulted EN ISO 14982 1998 ISO 7916 amp 7917 EN ISO 11806 1997 ISO 7918 1995 ISO 8380 1993 ISO 8893 1989 ISO 10884 1995 EN 292 1 1991 EN 292 2 1991 EN 292 2 1991 A1 1995 EN 563 1994 EN 27917 1991 ISO 7112 1982 ISO 7113 1991 Wayne Hill Homelite Consumer Products Inc Director Environmental Compliance 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 USA December 22 2002 22 NOTES 23 i i in OPERATOR S MANUAL Trimmer Brushcutter F3045 UT70127A Ryobi Technologies GmbH ltterpark 7 D 40724 Hilden Germany Tel 49 0 2103 29 58 0 Fax 49 0 2103 29 58 29 info ryobi rtg de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley on Thames RG91SA UK Homelite R T S A BP 50012 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex FRANCE Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited 983000 326 359 361 Horsley Road Milperra NSW 2214 Australia 5 03
10. fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before Kal KM O i refuelling SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION EE Switch On Off Switch ON to Run B 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 if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA Weight Without Tuel cutting AT ACMIMGIN serina dg 5 58 Kg VIDIA O e E E E E E E E E ezaeeeeenteess 5 90 Kg AES 6 IASG EE NE NE E 5 77 Kg FEE 67 eg EO termites eeatnna 42 5 cm Cutting swath i scacctonnsdcaccniensiecadssntisctencsssncessieetsadecnsancceseskbenedsbedadcedandiand saanxessteddadandeoneeadsadenessneqessdiwenesteesedsbee
11. place that is inaccessible to children 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 and local regulations for the safe valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor storage and handling of petrol Excess fuel should be mance If performance improves when the fuel cap is used up in other 2 cycle engine powered equipment loosened the check valve may be faulty or the filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Y with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annually 19 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER PROBLEM Engine will not start Lever will not go into the COLD START position Engine starts but will not accelerate Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke Engine starts runs and ac celerates but will not idle Blade continues to rotate at idle speed POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 No spark 2 No fuel 3 Flooded engine 4 Starter rope pulls harder now than when new Throttle trigger is depressed Carburettor requires adjustment 1 Check oil fuel mixture 2 Air filter dirty 3 Carburettor requires adjustment Carburettor requires adjustment Carburettor requires adjustment 20 SOLUTION 1
12. with the trigger handle about hip height Maintain your grip and balance on both feet Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the kick back reaction of the cutting blade Adjust the shoulder strap to position the brushcutter at a comfortable operating position and to assure that the shoulder strap will reduce the risk of operator contact with the blade See Figure 14 WD V Kt VA H 4 DEXIA NN 0 AE Y GaN KAN Fig 14 Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit Blade thrust is the reaction which may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut This contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant and suddenly thrust the unit away from the object that was hit This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control of the unit Blade thrust may occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the mate rial being cut For cutting ease and safety approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left In the event that an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered this could minimise the blade thrust reaction See Figure 15 14 APPROACH THE WEEDS BEING CUT FROM THE RIGHT THE WEEDS WILL BE CUT TRI ARC BLADE The TRI ARC blade is suited only for pulpy weeds and vines When the blade becomes dull it can be turned over to extend the life of the blade
13. E HANGER 4 Place short bolt 1 4 20 x 1 in through opposite side of A clamp Install flat washer lock washers and hex nuts to Co ee hold the assembly in place S Da SPACER 5 After assembly is complete adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort 6 Tighten first the long bolt and then the short bolt 7 Connect the shoulder strap to the strap hanger adjust to a comfortable position NOTE Do not attempt to remove or modify the spacer This spacer limits the upper position of the handle grip See Figure 4 ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP See Figure 5 1 Connect the latch on the shoulder strap to the strap hanger 2 Adjust the strap to a comfortable position NOTE To quickly release the product from the shoulder strap sharply pull the quick release tab Sir SHOULDER RELEASE TAB FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER Fig 4 ASSEMBLY SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 6 1 Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner s kit Saws 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 Installtwoscrews 4 Tighten screws securely GRASS DEFLECTOR AND BLADE GUARD USE See Figure 7 SCREWS NOTE When converting from brushcutter to trimmer or trimmer to brushcutter make sure the correct guard gt deflector is being used BENT END OF SILENCER GUARD OPENING I
14. N REAR GRASS DEFLECTOR FOR TRIMMER USE BLADE GUARD FOR BRUSHCUTTER USE ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD See Figure 8 1 Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket install 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 securely NOTE Whenusing the string head the string shield must be attached to blade guard GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 8 1 Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard by placing the three locking tabs into the three notches 2 Snap the blade guard and grass deflector together to lock into place A WARNING Always stop the engine and remove the sparking plug wire before making any adjustments such as changing cutting heads this is to reduce the risk of serious personal injury CONVERTING FROM TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER REMOVING THE STRING HEAD See Figure 9 1 Align the slot in the upper flange washer with the hole in the gear head Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head Turn the spool retainer clockwise to remove Remove the spool and string head from the drive connector 2 Place the holding pin through the upper flange washer and the gear head Using the 16 mm 5 8 in spanner supplied turn the drive connector clockwise to remove 3 Remove the upper flange washer from the gear s
15. an kill TO START A COLD ENGINE 1 Lay trimmer on a flat bare surface 2 Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times NOTE Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts Squeezing the throttle trigger at this time will prevent the unit from starting 3 Move the lever to the COLD START position See Figure 17 4 Pullthe starter rope until engine runs 5 Allow the engine to warm up for 4 10 seconds 6 Depress the interlock then squeeze and release the throttle trigger This allows the choke to automatically set to the WARM START position Your unit is now ready for use NOTE The lever will automatically set to the WARM START position after the throttle trigger is squeezed for the first time TO START A WARM ENGINE 1 Lay trimmer on a flat bare surface 2 Choke lever should already be in the WARM START position If not squeeze and release throttle trigger Pull the starter rope until unit runs TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine depress the switch to the O position 15 IGNITION SWITCH ON TO RUN O OFF TO STOP THROTTLE INTERLOCK gt EN FA SERA RTPA TNT Sete sy ok EINA ME eek ae Ate 7 Wate cans ES Wp Ler THROTTLE TRIGGER PRIMER BULB WARM START POSITION COLD START POSITION MAINTENANCE 6 Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the shaft by turning the retainer anticlockwise to tighten accessor
16. eplace any damaged blade Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use Failure to do so can cause serious injury Use only the manufacturer s replacement TRI ARC blade intended for use on this brushcutter Do not use any other blade The TRI ARC blade is suited for cutting pulpy weeds and vines only Do not use for any other purpose Never use the TRI ARC blade to cut woody brush Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit Blade thrust is the reaction which may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut This contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant and suddenly thrust the unit away from the object that was hit This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control of the unit Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags stalls or binds This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut For cutting ease and safety approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left In the event that an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered this could minimise the blade thrust reaction WE Never cut any material over 13 mm 1 2 in diameter W Always wear the shoulder strap when using the brushcutter and adjust to a comfortable operating position Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade Keep the blade away from body and below waist Never use the
17. haft and retain for blade installation 4 Remove the grass deflector by pushing in on the three locking tabs while pulling on the grass deflector to separate from the blade guard NOTE Store the string head parts together for later use FOUR SCREWS MOUNTING CLAMP LOCKING TABS gt THREADED MOUNTING PLATES onl De 3 FI EN gay GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig 8 UPPER FLANGE WASHER DEFLECTOR SPANNER 16 mm DRIVE CONNECTOR oO HOLDING PIN d 7 KZ D LY SPOOL RETAINER STRINGHEAD Gay ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 10 1 Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with 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 3 Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head Using the 13 mm 1 2 in spanner supplied turn the blade nut anticlockwise 4 Tighten nut securely CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO TRIMMER REMOVING THE BLADE See Figure 10 1 Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the gear head Turn the blade nut clockwise to remove 2 Remove the cupped washer and the blade 3 Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft and reta
18. her on the new EYELETS N spool Make sure the ends of each string are extended approximately 152 mm 6 in beyond each slot 4 Thread the strings into the eyelets in the string head Carefully push the spool into the string head gently pull SHAFT the strings to the outside if necessary When the spool is positioned in the string head grasp the strings and pull sharply to release them from the slots in the spool 5 Push down and turn the spool anticlockwise until it no longer turns Hold the spool down and rotate clockwise a small amount Release the spool The spool should be locked down in the string head If not hold down and rotate until locked EYELETS Fig 19 16 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 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 first string round the upper part of the spool anticlockwise as shown by the arrows on the spool Place string in the slot on upper spool flange leaving about 152 mm 6 in extended beyond the slot Do not overfill After winding the string there should be at least 6 mm 1 4
19. hort you may not be able to advance the string by tapping it on the ground If so STOP THE ENGINE and manually advance the string ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string s to manually advance the string 13 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 Tree bark wood mouldings cladding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA BEST CUTTING DIRECTION OF AREA ROTATION GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT OFF BLADE See Figure 13 This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut off blade on the grass deflector For best cutting advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut off blade Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position
20. ies and attachments Failure to do so can 7 Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting cause possible injury poor performance and may position Push the spool retainer down while pulling on void your warranty string s to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head A WARNING Use only original manufacturer s replacement parts E You may make adjustments and repairs described here For other repairs have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer M Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the silencer E Make sure all guards straps deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of personal injury SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ LINE TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PRE WOUND SPOOL See Figures 18 and 19 If replacing string only refer to String Replacement later in RETAINER this manual SPRING Use only 2 4 mm 0 095 in diameter monofilament string Use the manufacturer s replacement string for best SLOTS performance 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer Turn clockwise 2 Remove the empty spool from the string head Keep the spring attached to the spool 3 To install the new spool make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each ot
21. in between the wound string and the outside edge of the spool 5 Repeat above step with second string using the bottom part of spool Do not overfill 6 Replace the spool and the spool retainer Refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this manual s SPRING SPOOL INR STAS TN per Ne SG KA RY ARROWS ON SESI ENS SS JER SPOOL SS I ANCHOR HOLE FIRST STRING FIRST STRING SLOT SECOND STRING ARROWS ON SPOOL BLADE PROTECTOR 5ee Figures 24 Always place the blade protector on the blade when the unit is not in use The blade protector has clips round the edges to snap over the blade and keep it in place Wear gloves and be cautious when handling the blade NOTE Always remove the blade protector before using the unit If not removed the blade protector could become a thrown object as the blade begins to turn BLADE PROTECTOR MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER 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 qualified service technician will need to remove these f amp I PULL COVER deposits to restore performance ZR TO OPEN SPARK ARRESTER The spark arrester must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product Spark arreste
22. in for the string head installation 4 Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard by placing the three locking tabs into the three notches 5 Snap the blade guard and grass deflector together to lock into place NOTE Store the brushcutter parts together for later use INSTALLING THE STRING HEAD See Figure 9 1 Install the upper flange washer onto the gear shaft with the hollow side towards the gear head 2 Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head Using the 16 mm 5 8 in spanner supplied turn the drive connector anticlockwise to install Tighten securely 3 Place the string head on the drive connector 4 Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head Install the spool retainer and turn anticlockwise to tighten securely 11 BLADE HOLDING PIN z L SPANNER 13 mm CUPPED WASHER BLADE NUT OPERATION FUEL AND REFUELLING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY M Always handle fuel with care It is highly flammable W Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames Do not inhale fuel vapour Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes wash them immediately with clean water If irritation is still present see a doctor immediately M Clean up spilled fuel immediately MIXING THE FUEL M
23. om the top down ground level 2 Operating trimmer at 2 Operate trimmer at full throttle part throttle Screw threads dirty or damaged Clean threads and lubricate with grease if no improve ment replace spool retainer 1 Operating trimmer at 1 Operate trimmer at full throttle part throttle 2 Check oil fuel mixture 2 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 3 Airfilter dirty 3 Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section 4 Carburettor requires 4 Turn H needle clockwise 1 16 1 8 turn See Figure 27 adjustment unit should be taken to a factory authorised service dealer IDLE SPEED for repair In most cases the needed adjustment is a simple SCREW task for the factory trained service representative a LO NEEDLE H HIGH NEEDLE 21 WARRANTY GUARANTEE STATEMENT RTSA RTUK RTG All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty four 24 months effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note Defects caused by normal wear and tear unauthorised improper maintenance handling or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs bulbs blades and bits etc In the event of malfunction within the guarantee period please return the assembled product with proof of purchase to your dealer or nearest Homelite Service Centre Your statutory rights in respect of defective products
24. ool empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace string head if cracked chipped or damaged in any way Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened Failure to do so can Cause serious injury Make sure all guards straps deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached Use only the manufacturer s replacement string in the cutting head Do not use any other cutting attachment Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming Keep string head below waist level Never cut with the string head located over 76 cm 30 in or more above the ground After engine stops keep rotating blade in heavy grass or pulpy weeds until it stops Do not operate the brushcutter unless the blade guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition Use heavy gloves while installing or removing blades Always stop the engine and remove the sparking plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating R
25. re not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place 3 Tighten the knob securely A WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment 1 Loosen the knob 2 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 3 There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage HM lo use the hanger cap push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place HM The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can also be used for hanging TRIMMER SHAFT COUPLER GUIDE RECESS POSITIONING HOLE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT HANGER CAP BUTTON 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 1 Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the BOLT shaft housing so that handle will be located to the 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in operator s left 2 Insert the end of the handle between the clamps 3 Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt ee eet ON STRAP i h the h le side se D GES 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in ond the handle aac EN
26. re refuelling Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at least 9 m 30 ft from refuelling site before starting engine Do not smoke Bt P 20 40 60 80 100 ml ml ml ml ml 1 Litre 2 Litres 3 Litres 4 Litres 5 Litres OPERATING THE TRIMMER Hold the trimmer brushcutter with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height See Figure 11 Always operate trimmer at full throttle Cut tall grass from the top down This will prevent grass from wrapping round the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating If grass becomes wrapped round the string head stop the engine disconnect the sparking plug wire and remove the grass Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the silencer OPERATION YA i Ki K W Fig 11 ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE TAP 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 NOTE If the string is worn too s
27. remain unaffected by the warranty Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D 40724 Hilden Germany Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley on Thames RG9 1SA UK Homelite R T S A BP 50012 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex FRANCE Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited 359 361 Horsley Road Milperra NSW 2214 Australia SAFETY DIRECTIVE SOUND POWER PRESSURE AND HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR TRIMMERS BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98 37 EC The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions The A weighted sound pressure level LpA at the operator s ear and the A weighted sound power level LWA were both measured in accordance with Directive 79 113 EEC Hearing protection is recommended where levels exceed 85 dBA Handle vibration was measured in accordance to ISO 7916 Read the safety precautions section of the manual SOUND PRESSURE SOUND POWER VIBRATION MODEL MODELNO LpA dBA LwA dBpA m s F3045 UT70127A 99 113 6 2 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to machinery directive 98 37 EC and EMC directive 89 336 EEC We Homelite Consumer Products Inc 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 USA declare in sole responsibility that the product F3045 UT70127A to which this certificate applies conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98 37 EC and other relevant
28. rn H needle clockwise 1 16 1 8 turn See Figure 27 Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed See Figure 27 Turn idle speed screw anticlockwise to reduce idle speed See Figure 27 If after adjustment blade continues to rotate return to an authorised service dealer for repair TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER PROBLEM String will not advance Grass wraps round shaft housing and string head Spool retainer hard to turn Oil drips from silencer NOTE The carburettor adjustment needle s are equipped with plastic cap s which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment If your unit exhibits specific performance problem s where the Troubleshooting Section recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase the POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION s s String welded to itself Lubricate with silicone spray 2 Not enough string on spool 2 Install more string Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual 3 String worn too short 3 Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer 4 String tangled on spool 4 Remove string from spool and rewind Refer to String Replacement earlier in this manual 5 Engine speed too slow 5 Advance string at full throttle 1 Cutting tall grass at 1 Cut tall grass fr
29. rs may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrester for your model Cleaning Instructions E Remove the spark arrester from the silencer M f your spark arrester is made of fibreglass discard and replace M if your spark arrester is made of metal follow these cleaning instructions 1 Spray the spark arrester with a quality carbon cleaner 2 Gently clean using a wire brush 3 Install the new or cleaned spark arrester and reas semble completely before use REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 25 and 26 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 2 Remove the filter clean it in warm soapy water Rinse and let dry completely For best performance replace annually 3 Reinstall the filter 4 Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base push the cover up until it latches securely in place FILTER AIR FILTER COVER 18 MAINTENANCE FUEL CAP STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER 1 Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for A WARNING petrol Run engine until it stops A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be 2 Clean all foreign material from the trimmer Store itina replaced immediately well ventilated
30. zethencsasuds 457mm ENN 30 cm Maximum engine performance in accordance with ISO 8893 rrnnnnrnnnnnnvnrnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnnennnnnrrnnnnnrennnnnennnnnrennnnsennnn 0 78 kW Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle rrrrnrrrrnnnrrnnnrrrannervannrrnnnrnnanrnnnnnernanennannennannnnnesennasennnnnennnnssennn 10 000 min Engine Speed rotational frequency at recommended max spindle rotational frequency cccceeseeeeeeeeeees 12 500 min Engine speed rotational frequency at idle ceccccceecceceseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeesseeeeeseaeeessaueeesaneeees 2 000 2 500 min Fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 8893 at max engine performance rrrrnnnnnnnnnennannnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnenn 0 52 kg h Specific fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 8893 at max engine performance rrannrnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnennnnrr 0 47 kg h Vibration level idling BONA as EEE EEE EN EEE EE EE 4 9 REE gg 0 EEE EE aai 5 8 Vibration level racing FORAN srccetsraatnep gscteecamesert E cseuemnneaeen sasteanaennaedsonsiieses oamieianeda E 51 Ree fa 100 REE E E E E E 6 2 Sound pressure level in accordance with EN ISO 11806 1997 ISO 7917 1987 rrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnnennnnnrnnnnnnrennnnnnnn 99 Sound power level in accordance with ISO 10884 sesisiescececsncedeseenacstmnwsnnetecsuasesnsiecaassesiseneincdeaedessiecedsbiesdeneeieesninedosaseascos 113 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS M Carefully remove the product from the
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