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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

26cc Hedge Trimmer
UT40502 /UT40903

(ALL VERSIONS)

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Your hedge trimmer has been 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.

Summary of Contents for UT40502

Page 1: ...en 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: ...enance 11 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty 15 17 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: ...It has been reported that vibrations from hand held tools maycontributetoaconditioncalledRaynaud sSyndrome 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...

Page 4: ...re to do so can cause serious injury Never cut any material over 3 8 in diameter Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade Keep the blade away from body Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency Do not use trimmer without front handles in place Keep both hands on handles when the unit is in use To avoid accidental starting never carry the unit with the engine running ...

Page 5: ...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 Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the hedge trimmer properly with both hands Sharp Blade Do not install or use any type of blade on a product display ing ...

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: ...operating features and safety rules GUARD The guard helps to deflect chips or other debris away from the operator s hands scabbard The scabbard keeps the operator from coming in contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not in use It also helps keep the blades from being nicked or damaged when the tool is in storage THROTTLE LOCK The throttle lock allows you to start the hedge trimmer with ou...

Page 8: ...rubbery FUELING AND REFUELING the trimmer FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle lubricant Pre mix unleaded gasoline and 2 cycle engine lubricant in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline Recommended fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubric...

Page 9: ...left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle To start a cold engine Place the on off switch in the ON position Slowly press the primer bulb seven 7 times Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position While squeezing both the trigger lock and throttle trigger push in the throttle lock button Release the throttle trigger This latches the trigger for starting WARNIN...

Page 10: ... and remove the obstruction If desired you can use a string to help cut your hedge level Decide how high you want the hedge Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired height Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way and it will be more uniform Alway...

Page 11: ...act with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center WARNING Blades are sharp When handling the blade assembly wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves Do not place your hand ...

Page 12: ...connect the spark plug wire Slide the scabbard over the blade Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer using a damp cloth with a mild detergent NOTE Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle They can be damaged by certain aromatic lubricants such as pine and lemon and by sol vents such as kerosene CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 9 10 For prope...

Page 13: ... The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of the product Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact the nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model STORing the trimmer 1 month or longer See Figure 11 Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for g...

Page 14: ...at RUN If engine does not start rotate choke dial to FULL CHOKE position and repeat normal starting pro cedure 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 min utes to warm up Allow engine to completely warm up If engine does not accelerate after three minutes contact a ser...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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 17: ...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 18: ...ng 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 Authorized Se...

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