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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”)

 warrants 

to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE

 brand 

outdoor  product  is  free  from  defect  in  material  and 
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, 
discretion, any defective product free of charge within these 
time periods from the date of purchase.

   Two years for all models if used for personal, family, or 

household use;

   90 days for any unit used for other purposes, such as 

rental or commercial.

This  warranty  extends  to  the  original  retail  purchaser 
only  and  commences  on  the  date  of  the  original  retail 
purchase.
Any  part  of  the

  this  product  manufactured  or  supplied 

by  Homelite

  and  found  in  the  reasonable  judgment  of 

Homelite

 to be defective in material or workmanship will 

be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor   
by a Homelite authorized service center. 
The product, including any defective part, must be returned 
to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. 
The expense of delivering the

 product to the dealer for 

warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the 
owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner. 
Homelite’s

 responsibility in respect to claims is limited to 

making the required repairs or replacements and no claim 
of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or 
rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE

 brand 

product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer 
to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must 
be performed by a Homelite authorized service center. 
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of 
original retail purchase for any HOMELITE

 brand product 

that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other 
income-producing purpose.
This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE

 brand product 

that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or 
accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary 
to the operating instructions as specified in this

 operator’s 

manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to 
the

 product that is the result of improper maintenance or 

to any 

 product that has been altered or modified. The 

warranty  does  not  extend  to  repairs  made  necessary 
by  normal  wear  or  by  the  use  of  parts  or  accessories 
which  are  either  incompatible  with  the  HOMELITE  
brand  product

  or  adversely  affect  its  operation, 

performance, or durability. In addition, this warranty does 
not cover:
A.  Tune-ups  –  Spark  Plugs,  Carburetor,  Carburetor 

Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B.  Wear  items  –  Bump  Knobs,  Outer  Spools,  Cutting 

Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive 
Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, 
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags 
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

Homelite

  reserves  the  right  to  change  or  improve 

the  design  of  any  HOMELITE  brand  product  without 
assuming any obligation to modify any product previously 
manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION 
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, 
ANY  SUCH  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  INCLUDING 
MERCHANTABILITY,  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  OR  OTHERWISE,  ARE  DISCLAIMED  IN 
THEIR  ENTIRETY  AFTER  THE  EXPIRATION  OF  THE 
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY 
WARRANTY PERIOD. HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER 
THIS  WARRANTY  IS  STRICTLY  AND  EXCLUSIVELY 
LIMITED  TO  THE  REPAIR  OR  REPLACEMENT  OF 
DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME 
OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY 
OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY 
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO  YOU.  HOMELITE  ASSUMES  NO  RESPONSIBILITY 
FOR  INCIDENTAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL,  OR  OTHER 
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE 
OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED 
HOMELITE  SERVICE  CENTER  AND  EXPENSE  OF 
DELIVERING  IT  BACK  TO  THE  OWNER,  MECHANIC’S 
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, 
RENTAL  OF  A  LIKE  PRODUCT  DURING  THE  TIME 
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, 
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS 
OF  REVENUE,  LOSS  OF  USE  OF  THE  PRODUCT, 
LOSS  OF  TIME,  OR  INCONVENIENCE.  SOME  STATES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This  warranty  applies  to  all  HOMELITE

  brand products 

manufactured by or for Homelite

 and sold in the United 

States and Canada.
To  locate  your  nearest  Homelite  authorized  service 
center, dial 1-800-242-4672 or log on to our website at  
www.homelite.com.

Summary of Contents for UT21566

Page 1: ...een engineered and manufactured to our 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 your purchase WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ...tenance 13 15 Troubleshooting 16 17 Warranty 18 20 Parts Ordering Service Back Page INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ... moving part Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit these parts get hot from operation Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit dow...

Page 4: ...eplacement string in the cutting head Do not use any other cutting attachment To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury 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 30 in or ...

Page 5: ...roduct Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage No Blade Do not install or use any type of blade on a product display ing this symbol Gasoli...

Page 6: ...ich can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 The following signal words and meanings are intended t...

Page 7: ... 9 6 lbs String cutting width 17 in Engine displacement 26cc String diameter 080 in Fig 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR choke DIAL PRIMER BULB REAR HANDLE knob on off switch trigger lock fuel tank ...

Page 8: ...cluded n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKING LIST Trimmer Assembly Front Handle with hardware Grass Deflector with hardware Bottle of 2 Cycle Lubrican...

Page 9: ...e positioning hole NOTE If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shafts are not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place Tighten the knob securely WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury removing the attachme...

Page 10: ...he GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 5 WARNING The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp Avoid contact with the blade Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury Remove the bolt washer and wing nut from grass deflector Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown Insert the bolt through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft Place...

Page 11: ...ded gasoline intended for automotive use Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubricant with gasoline according to the instructions on the package If Premium Exact Mix lubricant is not available use a high quality syn thetic 2 cycle engine lubricant mixed at 2 6 oz per gallon US Do not use automotive lubricant or 2 cycle outboard lubri cant NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days D...

Page 12: ... store where it was purchased Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have For Help Call 1 800 242 4672 OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 8 WARNING Always position the unit on the operator s right side The use of the unit on the operator s left side will expose the operator to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury WARNING To avoid burns from hot surfaces nev...

Page 13: ...DVANCING STRING USING THE EZ wind Tap Advance System String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle Run engine at full throttle Tap string head on ground to advance string String advances each time the head is tapped Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade Resume trimming NOTE If the string is worn too short you may no...

Page 14: ...d spool See Figures 10 11 If replacing string only refer to String Replacement later in this manual Use only 080 in diameter trimmer line Use original manu facturer s replacement string for best performance Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire Hold the string head and turn the spool retainer counterclock wise to remove Remove the empty spool from the string head Keep the spring attac...

Page 15: ...of lubricant used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port 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 recommend 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...

Page 16: ... fuel cap is loos ened check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annually or more frequently if necessary STORING THE TRIMMER Clean all foreign material from the trimmer Store it in a well ventilatedplacethatisinaccessibletochildren Kee...

Page 17: ...with choke dial at RUN If engine does not start rotate choke dial to FULL CHOKE position and repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug Contact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will not accelerate Engine requires approximately three minutes to warm up Allow engine to completely warm up If engine does not accelerate after three minutes...

Page 18: ...ring at full throttle Spool retainer hard to turn when using EZ Wind Tap Advance system Screw threads are dirty or damaged Clean threads and lubricate with grease if no improvement replace the spool retainer Grass wraps around drive shaft hous ing and string head Cutting tall grass at ground level Operating trimmer at part throttle Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping Operate trimm...

Page 19: ...ranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the homelite brand product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines InnerReels ...

Page 20: ... warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If any such part including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspec tion fails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE Authorized Service Center at no charge Any such part ...

Page 21: ...elow 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 your product call the Homelite Help Line CALL 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com To register your Homelite product or set up your eBox account by regular mail please prin...

Page 22: ...esting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER How to obtain Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be purchased online at www homelite com or by calling 1 800 242 4672 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers How to locate an Authorized Service Center Authorize...

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