Homelite UT20024A - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
Fig. 10
PROPER OPERATING
POSITION
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can
result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
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.
n
Run engine at full throttle.
n Tap string head on ground to advance string. String ad-
vances each time the head is tapped.
n Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut
off blade.
n Resume trimming.
NOTE: If the string is worn too short 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.
CUT OFF BLADE
This trimmer is equipped with a 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, or when trimming
efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance
and keep string long enough to advance properly.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 11.
n
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from
your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 10.)
n Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from
right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing
the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown
in Figure 11.
n Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
n Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
n Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
DANGEROUS
CUTTING AREA
BEST CUTTING AREA
BEST CUTTING AREA
DANGEROUS
CUTTING AREA
EASY REACH
DIRECTION
OF
ROTATION
TRIMLITE AND TRIM ‘N EDGE
Fig. 11
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION