Operation - Homelite UT41112 Manuel D'utilisation

ATTAchINg gRASS DEFLEcTOR
See Figures 3 - 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 supplied screw (from the trimmer head) with a
phillips screwdriver.
 Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
 Turn grass deflector counterclockwise to lock into
place.
 Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with the
center hole in the trimmer head.
 Install screw and tighten securely.
WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNINg:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNINg:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please call 1-800-242-4672 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
ASSEMbLY
ATTAchINg ThE FRONT hANDLE
See Figure 6.
 Loosen and remove the wing nut and bolt from the
handle.
 Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area
indicated by the illustration.
 Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.
 Reinstall the bolt and wing nut. Tighten wing nut to se-
cure.

OPERATION

STARTINg/STOPPINg ThE TRIMMER
See Figures 7 - 8.
 Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the string trimmer.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
 Route the extension cord through the slot located on the
rear of the string trimmer housing and place underneath
the cord retainer.
 To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
 To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
OPERATINg ThE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
 Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
 Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the
rear handle about hip height.
 Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the shaft housing and line head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the line head:
 Stop the trimmer.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Remove the grass.
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