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MAINTENANCE

STRING REPLACEMENT

See Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19.

1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold

the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn
counterclockwise.

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 9 ft.

(2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter
monofilament string.

4. Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper

part of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper
part of the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the
arrows on the spool. Place string in the slot on upper
spool flange, leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended
beyond the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the string,
there should be at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) 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.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER

NOTE:

 Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and

amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon
deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered
tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore
performance. We highly recommended that only qualified
service technicians perform this service.

SPARK ARRESTOR

The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25
hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your
product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations
depending on the model purchased. Please contact your
nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor
for your model.

Cleaning Instructions:

Remove the spark arrestor from the muffler.

If your spark arrestor is made of a fiberglass material,
discard and replace.

If your spark arrestor is made of a metal material follow
these cleaning instructions:

1. Spray the spark arrestor with a quality carbon

cleaner.

2. Gently clean using a wire brush.

3. Install the new or cleaned spark arrestor and reas-

semble completely before use.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

SPRING

Fig. 17

SLOT

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

SECOND

STRING

FIRST STRING

Fig. 16

SPOOL

ANCHOR

HOLE

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

FIRST STRING

SLOT

Summary of Contents for Easy Reach UT20778

Page 1: ...ty Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Homelite trimmer WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the opera...

Page 2: ...have been given top priority in the design of this string trimmer making it easy to maintain and operate IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAF...

Page 3: ...n what if any vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration a Keep your body warm in...

Page 4: ...15 m away Ricochet Danger of Ricochet Noblade Do not install any type of blade on this unit SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols an...

Page 5: ...B Trimlite model UT20763 FEATURES UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove the product from the carton Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damageoccurredduringshipping Do not discard the pa...

Page 6: ...STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR STOP BUTTON PRIMER BULB THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT...

Page 7: ...and bolt from the Owner s Kit 2 Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket 3 Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass deflec tor and bracket on shaft housing 4 Install flat washer lock w...

Page 8: ...installing the bolt 5 Install the flat washer lock washer and wing nut 6 Tighten the wing nut securely GRASS DEFLECTOR EASY REACH See Figure 7 1 Remove the wing nut from the Owner s Kit 2 Place slot...

Page 9: ...THE TRIMMER See Figure 8 Hold the trimmer 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...

Page 10: ...dvance 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 w...

Page 11: ...al 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 be...

Page 12: ...ld the trigger and the pull starter rope until the engine runs 8 Run the engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle with the trigger depressed fully on half choke position to warm up the engine Move the...

Page 13: ...in the string head Carefully push the spool into the string head gently pull the strings to the outside if necessary When the spool is positioned in the string head grasp the strings and pull sharply...

Page 14: ...G THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER NOTE Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of oil used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon depo...

Page 15: ...naccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts 3 Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline Excess fu...

Page 16: ...rn mixture needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn See Figure 22 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 2 Clean air filter Refer to Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter earlier in this manual 3 Turn...

Page 17: ...2 Operating trimmer at part throttle Screw threads dirty or damaged 1 Operating trimmer at part throttle 2 Check oil fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetorrequiresadjust ment Grasswrapsaround s...

Page 18: ...is warranty does not apply to any damage to the HOMELITE product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to...

Page 19: ...a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products Inc Customer Representat...

Page 20: ...rs or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES FILTER X X SPARKSCREEN X CARBURETORASSY INCLUDES HEATDAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUELLINES X FUELCAP X FUELFILTER IGNITIONASSY INCLUDES...

Page 21: ...Easy Reach Models L UP06710 Deflector Trimlite Trim nEdgeModels UP04888 Deflector Easy Reach Models P N DESCRIPTION M DA03001A String head Complete 080 in 2 0 mm Includes UP06567 Housing Eyelet B0671...

Page 22: ...cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Be sure to provide all relevant in...

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