Homelite UT41122 Manual Del Operador página 11

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless.
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.
NOTICE:
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 contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 6.
 Route the extension cord through the slot located on the
rear of the string trimmer housing and place underneath the
cord retainer.
 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.
NOTICE:
Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension cord
to string trimmer. Failure to use cord retainer may result in
damage to string trimmer and/or extension cord.
 To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
 To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 7.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
 For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
 For edging, adjust the handle downward.
 Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened.
OPERATION
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 8.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different positions.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up or
down to one of the three positions indicated by the notches.
NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging, based on preferred
trimming and edging position. Adjust to the third notch for
storage only.
 Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into place.
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 string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
 Stop the trimmer.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Remove the grass.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string
trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
ADVANCING LINE
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage trimmer
and void warranty.
 With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
 Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches the
length of the grass deflector blade.
 Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then
push the spool retainer button in while pulling on trimmer line
to manually advance.
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