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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. 

Failure to follow 

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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  For safe operation, read and understand all instructions 

before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. 

Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can 

result in serious personal injury.

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  Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this 

unit.

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  Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly venti-

lated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects 

such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which 

can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line 

or blade.

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  Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply 

with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.

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Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear 

loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot. Do not 

wear jewelry of any kind.

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Product users on United States Forest Service land, and 

in some states, must comply with fire prevention regu-

lations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; 

however, other user requirements may apply. Check with 

your federal, state, or local authorities.

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Never operate this unit on the operator's left side.

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Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan-

glement in moving parts.

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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.  

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Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under 

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

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Do not operate in poor lighting.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-

reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot 

surfaces.

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  To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the 

bottom of the engine above waist level.

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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. 

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Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the 

unit, these parts get hot from operation.

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  Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire 

before  making  any  adjustments  or  repairs  except  for 

carburetor adjustments.

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  Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel 

leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.

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  The  string  head  or  blade  will  rotate  during  carburetor 

adjustments.

It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools  

may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome 

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 presently unknown 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 cold weather. When operating 

the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists 

warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major fac-

tor 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 physician about 

these symptoms.

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  Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.

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  Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. 

Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft.) away from 

refueling site before starting engine.

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  Stop  the  engine  and  allow  to  cool  before  refueling  or 

storing the unit.

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  Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure 

the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE

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  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.

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  Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are 

properly and securely attached.

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  Use  only  the  manufacturer's  replacement  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.

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Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place 

and in good condition.

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  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. 

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Summary of Contents for Easy Reach UT20044A

Page 1: ...gineered 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...

Page 2: ...13 n Maintenance 14 16 n Troubleshooting 17 18 n Warranty 19 21 n Parts Ordering Service 22 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable S...

Page 3: ...maged parts before use n The string head or blade will rotate during carburetor adjustments n It has been reported that vibrations from hand held tools maycontributetoaconditioncalledRaynaud sSyndrome...

Page 4: ...Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when oper ating this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft 15...

Page 5: ...tentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid...

Page 6: ...e UT20004A 9 6 lbs 4 4 kg Trim n Edge UT20024A 10 lbs 4 5 kg Easy Reach UT20044A 10 6 lbs 4 8 kg String cutting width 17 in 432 mm Engine displacement 25cc String diameter 080 in 2 0 mm Fig 1a STOP A...

Page 7: ...ng features and safety rules ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different a...

Page 8: ...or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNIN...

Page 9: ...ve the wing nut flat washer lock washer and bolt from the Operator s Kit n Place the curved shaft grass deflector over the shaft and bracket n Slide the assembled edger guide over the tabs on the gras...

Page 10: ...ith side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not re...

Page 11: ...s will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating If grass becomes wrapped around the string head STOP THE ENGINE disconnect the spark...

Page 12: ...ing 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 b...

Page 13: ...ditional information n Theedgerguideallowsthetrimmertobeusedasanedger for cutting along sidewalks driveways flower beds etc The edger guide is convenient to use and supports the trimmer as it is being...

Page 14: ...dealer SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ LINE TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 14 15 If replacing string only refer to String Replacement later in this manual Use only 080 in 2 0 mm diameter mono...

Page 15: ...he 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...

Page 16: ...mance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loos ened check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a NGK BPMR7A spark plug with 025 in 0...

Page 17: ...rmal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 4 Contact a servicing dealer Allow engine to completely warm up If engine does not accelerate after three...

Page 18: ...e 1 Operate trimmer at full throttle 2 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 3 Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section 1 String is welded to itself 2 Not enough string on spool 3 String...

Page 19: ...is the result of improper maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that hasbeenalteredormodified Thewarrantydoesnotextend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories...

Page 20: ...me 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 Representative at 1 800 242 4672 COV...

Page 21: ...udes Spark Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED W...

Page 22: ...ause 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 provideallrelevantinforma...

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