Homelite UT45100 User's Manual
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1. Avoid dangerous environments Do not use the product in damp or wet locations Do not use in rain If the product vibrates abnormally immediately stop the motor and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has a polar ized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or e2. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKING LIST Edger Trencher Wrench Operator s Manual A warnine If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces sories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury Page 10 ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE POLES See Figure 3 Before using the edger a one time assembly is required When removed from the box the two poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown above E Remove packaging material from cord and discard Slide the handle pole into the lower powerhead pole end until you hear the button click The tubes are egg shaped and will only install one way Lower the collar on the handle pole end to the threaded base on the powerhead pole end and rotate clockwise to secure NOTE Handle pole and powerhead pole should not be able to
3. am pro viding with this product registration Page 15 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 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 rescissio
4. this should be done progressively until the desired depth is reached To increase blade life span keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting only as blade wears USING THE EDGER When using the edger hold the unit 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 The edger should be held at a comfortable position with the handle about hip height OPERATING TIPS The edger will edge along sidewalks driveways flower beds and curbs Cut at a steady pace If the blade begins to bog down you are edging too fast slow your pace Do not force the blade into the ground COLLAR TO INCREASE DEPTH ADJUSTING KNOB TO DECREASE DEPTH Light contact of the blade against the sidewalk edge curb etc is acceptable and will not damage the edger Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry Avoid edging in wet soil or wet grass areas or the blade guard might clog and result in an uneven edge If the blade guard becomes clogged stop the motor unplug the edger wait for blade to stop rotating and remove debris from the blade guard Page 12 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operatio
5. user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product 2 Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in Long Hair personal injury Loose Clothing Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury Thrown objects ricochet and result personal injury Icone property damage a Sharp Blade Danger Keep hands and feet away from blade Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Read The Operator s Manual No Hands Symbol Page 6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury _ Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CA
6. Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands In a double insulated appliance two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace For household use only Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the edger Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety Avoid Unintentional Starting Don t carry plugged in edger with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in Don t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the edger Don t Force Edger It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at rate for which it was designed Maintain Edger with Care Keep sharp cutting edge clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect edger cord peri
7. double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a product with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts AC only normal household current 60 Hz Do not operate this product on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS See Figure 1 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a product use an extension cord th
8. 61G Rear Wheel Set Incl Key 8 10 1 5 34117261G Bear Wheel tb wae dada ya 2 6 34106261G Depth ACjustmMentsK MOD ede hued 1 7 312032619 Front Wheel Set Incl Key Nos 9 11 12 14 1 8 31204261G Wheels Set cheater teh tated 2 9 33304261G Washer 8 3 10 32208261G Nut M8 2 11 329071526 IMG tc 1 12 332832616 Front Wheel Mae aie 1 13 34188261G Front Wheel Cap 1 14 341112616 E 1 15 32205059 MAX 16 WIM ARE 1 16 3220133G crew iene ntti ast 4 17 31108261G Guard Assembly Includes Key Nos 18 19 1 18 38108261G Warning abe iii ces and A aiaei aaa 1 19 381042616 Cutting Edge 1 987000304 Operator s Manual NOTE The assembly shown represents an important
9. GER TRENCHER See Figure 2 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules CLeEANEDGE BLOWER The CleanEdge blower at the base of the edger is de signed to blow debris from the blade area while edging paved surfaces CORD RETAINER A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord connection secure during tool operation FRONT HANDLE For ease of operation the edger is equipped with a front handle LAWN EDGING AND TRENCHING The edger blade can be adjusted to depths that allow for either lawn edging or for trenching LOCK OFF BUTTON The lock off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting SPRING ASSIST FRONT WHEEL The spring assist front wheel allows the user to determine the depth of the edger blade TELESCOPING SHAFT The shaft can be adjusted to different lengths for ease of use WHEELS The front wheel and rear wheels are designed to fit snugly on top of curbs for improved edging ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping
10. OPERATOR S MANUAL EDGER TRENCHER UT45100 Your edger has been engineered 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 your purchase SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS PAO 1 sss 2 Important Safety cae age decease 3 4 Specitic Safety RUES wai eee UA Re Ri a ie Ea aaa TE EAE E 5 ME SV S 6 7 CAA ae wn T 8 Features i AP eee deel 9 10 ASSEN 10 11 OPS E E E A E E E A E E T 11 12 M E T E E T T E E aids 13 Exploded View and Parts eee 14 lies lt elo 910 eter ert cet Te 15 16 Parts Ordering INTRODUCTION 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 ma
11. UTION age SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com pletely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Homelite customer service for assistance A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can 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 result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The
12. ase blade life span keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting only as blade wears amp BLADE NUT OUTER FLANGE Qe WASHER 2 E Stop the motor and unplug the edger E Using a 26 mm wrench hold the inner flange washer Using a 16 mm socket wrench turn the blade nut coun terclockwise to loosen E Remove blade nut outer flange washer blade and inner flange washer Reinstall the inner flange washer onto the edger shaft Center the new blade on the inner flange washer making sure the blade sits flat Install the outer flange washer onto the edger shaft Using a 26 mm wrench hold the inner flange washer Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft Using a 16 mm socket wrench turn the blade nut clock wise and tighten securely NOTE Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and securely fastened before each use STORING THE EDGER Depress telescoping shaft and set at shortest setting E Clean all foreign material from the edger Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children a Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Page 13 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST SEE NOTE Key Part No Number Description Qty 1 33301261G a eet a ea e a atte 1 2 3330418G Blade Washer sismos iena 2 3 3221037G a eek er ET Ales ed i eg ES 1 4 312022
13. at is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket A proper extension cord is available at an authorized service center It is possible to tie the extension and power cord knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use Make the knot as shown in figure 1 then connect the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord This method can also be used to tie two extension cords together Ampere rating on product data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G a e e u wo e e e o Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use the product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury Page 8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TRIGGER LOCK OFF BUTTON ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE CORD RETAINER fi L_ POWERHEAD POLE WHEELS CLeANEDGE BLOWER SPRING ASSIST FRONT WHEEL Fig 2 Page 9 FEATURES KNOW YOUR ED
14. de Failure to heed this warning could result in excessive vibration causing serious personal injury or property damage Use this edger for edging along sidewalks driveways and flower beds Do not use for any other purpose Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces If the edger strikes any type of foreign object a Stop the edger and disconnect from the power supply b Inspect for damage to the edger attachment c Correct damage before using the edger attachment Failure to do so can cause serious injury Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging Be aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well as other similar hazardous conditions example wire or wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous projectile Always push the edger attachment slowly over rough ground Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the area of operation Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures automobiles and the like Always stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade installing attachment or making any adjustments Page 5 To reduce the risk of fire do not allow excessive grass leaves or grease to accumulate on the product Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the motor is running or when the cutting blade is moving Always keep your ri
15. ght hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle when the blade is rotating Always be aware of the power cord s location and keep clear of the area you are working in Cords may become a trip hazard to the operator Cords that are in the cutting path may be cut by the edger Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the edger blade A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the motor is stopped or throttle trigger released Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating Do not leave product unattended If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn their meaning Proper inter pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Alternating Current Type of current poo Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Class II Construction Double insulated construction Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury
16. hange 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
17. king it easy to maintain and operate Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D ANGER When using your edger follow basic precautions A 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 Read the operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit 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 edger blade Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI 787 1 standard when operating this product Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Use of sturdy gloves is recommended Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear safety footwear and pants or slacks that cover your legs Never operate this unit on the operator s left side Keep Children Away Keep all bystanders children and pets atleast 50 ft away Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye pr
18. n 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 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 c
19. n or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the unit stop the motor wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect from power supply Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Stop the motor and unplug the edger whenever you leave the operating position Unplug the edger before unclog ging the blade guard or when making a repair adjustment inspection etc Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight You can often make adjustments and repairs described here For other repairs have the product serviced by an authorized service dealer A WARNING Do not attempt to sharpen blade Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury or property damage REPLACING THE BLADE See Figures 8 9 NOTE Always ask for replacement blade model number AC45E Replace blades that are damaged or worn To incre
20. odically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keeps handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Check Damaged Parts Before further use of the edger a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condition that might effect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual Use Right Appliance Do not use edger for any job except that for which it is intended Extension Cord Make sure your extension cord is good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your prod uct will draw A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached Replace dull or worn blade do not attempt to sharpen Do not attempt to sharpen bla
21. otection If approached stop motor and attachment Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not use product while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Keep cutting attachment below waist Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part DANGER ROTATING CUTTING MEMBER e Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating e Keep hands and feet away from cutting area Donotattemptto remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when motor is running or when cutting member is moving e Make sure unit is unplugged when clearing jammed material from cutting member Keep guards in place Keep blade clean and sharp Replace dull blades as needed CAUTION Cutting member coasts after turn off Unplug from the power outlet before making any adjustments or repairs 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 down Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners Replace any damaged parts before use Do not under any circumstance use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator s manual
22. part of the Double Insulated System To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system service should be performed by your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor fails to start when 1 Power cord is not plugged in or 1 Plug in the power cord switch trigger is depressed connection is loose 2 Household circuit breaker is 2 Check circuit breaker tripped 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 com To register your Homelite product or set up your eBox account by regular mail please print the following infor mation on a x 5 card or standard postcard your name mailing address phone numbers email address Homelite product s purchased with item number from package and serial number for each product Mail the card to Homelite Consumer Products Attn Homelite Registration 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 receive information on our company and products please include the following statement on your registration card Send me information on your products and company using the contact information
23. separate from each other once assembled correctly Repeat above steps if poles can be separated A DANGER Failure to lock powerhead pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death COLLAR OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purpose listed below Edging around walkways driveways curbs and flower beds Trenching CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY See Figure 4 This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using Form loop with the end of the extension Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed Plug product into extension cord NOTE Failure to remove all e
24. xcess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle OUTLET Page 11 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 4 To start the motor Connect the edger to power supply Fully depress the lock off button Fully depress the switch trigger Release the lock off button To stop the motor Release the switch trigger ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE See Figure 5 Disconnect the edger from the power supply Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole When the desired length is achieved rotate the collar clock wise to secure NOTE Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the edger to keep proper balance Do not attempt to use the edger at a length which does not allow you to achieve proper footing and balance at all times ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 6 7 The depth of cut is determined by the distance from the bottom of the wheel to the tip of blade To adjust the blade depth Stop the motor and unplug the edger Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel up to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth After adjustment is complete tighten the adjusting knob securely NOTE Adjust the blade depth from 1 2 in to 1 in deep initially Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth If the cutting depth needs adjusting
25. xtension cord plug in any way Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Don t expose product to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock Store idle edger indoors when not in use store in dry Page 3 and high or locked up place out of reach of children IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Do not use with damaged plug If tool is not working as it should or has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to an authorized service center Do not leave the tool when plugged in Unplug from the power outlet when not in use before servicing changing accessories and before storing the tool Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Don t Abuse Cord Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on a cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners or yank to disconnect
26. 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 Page 16 NOTES Page 17 OPERATOR S MANUAL EDGER TRENCHER UT45100 SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you please call 1 800 242 4672 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER UT45100 SERIAL NUMBER HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 USA Tel 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com 987000 304 3 25 08 REV 06
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