Homelite F3055 UT70129A - User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
F3055
UT70129A
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operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

Homelite F3055 UT70129A Specifications

General

Fuel Tank Capacity	0.5 L
Line Diameter	2.4 mm
Type	Gas-powered
Corded/Cordless	Cordless
Shaft Type	Straight
Engine Type	2-Cycle

Summary

SAFETY

General Safety Rules

Rules for safe operation, including personal protection and work area.

Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer Use

Safety guidelines for trimmer operation.

Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use

Safety guidelines for brushcutter and blade operation.

UNPACKING

ASSEMBLY

HANDLE

ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP

GRASS DEFLECTOR AND BLADE GUARD USE

BLADE GUARD

GRASS DEFLECTOR

CONVERTING FROM TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER

INSTALLING THE BLADE

CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO TRIMMER

INSTALLING THE STRING HEAD

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

Safe handling, mixing, and filling of fuel.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

How to hold and operate the trimmer.

CUTTING TIPS

Advice on effective and safe cutting techniques.

ADVANCING THE STRING USING THE EZ LINE TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM

How to advance the cutting string using the tap system.

OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER

How to hold and operate the brushcutter.

CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE

Techniques and precautions for cutting with the blade.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Instructions for starting and stopping the engine.

TO START A COLD ENGINE

TO START A WARM ENGINE

TO STOP THE ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

STRING REPLACEMENT

REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine will not start

Solutions for engine starting issues.

Engine starts but will not accelerate

Solutions for engine acceleration problems.

Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke

Solutions for reduced speed and smoke.

Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle

Solutions for engine idle issues.

Blade continues to rotate at idle speed

String will not advance

SAFETY DIRECTIVE