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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
30cc String Trimmer
Versa Tool™ Model No. UT20818A
Your new trimmer 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■■■■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 ■■■■■ Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 2 - 3 ■■■■■ Symbols .................................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■■■■■ Product users on United States Forest Service land, and b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- blood circulation. tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of however, other user requirements may apply. Check with exposure per day. your federal, state, or local authorities. d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened ■
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Read Your Operator’s Manual Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating an
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SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) ............................................................................................................................ 9.1 lbs. (4.13 kg.) Cutting swath ............................................................................................................................................ 17 in. (432 mm) Engine displacement .............................................................................................................................
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE UPPER SHAFT TRIMMER ATTACHMENT HOUSING See Figure 5. COUPLER GUIDE RECESS WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. 1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft. KNOB POSITIONING 2. Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment HOLE shaft. Align the button with t
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ASSEMBLY If your unit has been preassembled, check each step to make sure the unit has been properly assembled. HANDLE LOCK FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. WASHER 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, flat washer, lock washer, WING and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. NUT 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position. 3. Place the bolt through the front handle as shown, then install the flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut. 4. Tighten wing
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OPERATION FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 6. FUEL MIXTURE Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container comfortable position with the rear handle about hip heigh
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OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head is tapped. 3. Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade. DANGEROUS 4. Resume trimming. BEST CUTTING CUTTING AREA NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able to
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3 2 1 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING IGNITION SWITCH See Figure 8 and 9. I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2. Make sure the switch is in the run “I” position. 2. Push the primer bulb 8 to 10 times. 3. Set the choke lever to the choke position . THROTTLE INTERLOCK 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger to the full throttle position. 5. Pull the starter until the engine tries to run. No more than 6 pulls. 6. Set the choke lever to the h
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT SPOOL RETAINER EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM Fig. 10 NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 10 and 11. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” lat
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14, and 15. SPOOL SPRING 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. ARROWS ON Turn counterclockwise. SPOOL 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. ANCHOR 3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately HOLE 9 ft. (2.7 m) long. Use only .080 in. (2.0 mm) diameter monofilament string. 4. I
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3 2 1 MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 16 and 17. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. LATCH 1. Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. 2. Remove the filter, clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely. For best performance, replace PULL COVER annually. TO OPEN 3. Install the filter, align tabs, push in, and make sure the latch snaps and latches into place. FUEL CA
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 1. To check for spark: Disconnect the spark plug wire. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. 2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer bulb fills, engi
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3 2 1 TROUBLESHOOTING
Grass wraps around 1. Cutting tall grass at ground 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. driveshaft housing and level. stringhead: 2. Operating trimmer at part 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. throttle. Spool retainer hard to Screw threads dirty or damaged. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- turn: ment, replace spool retainer. Oil drips from muffler: 1. Operating trimmer at part 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle. th
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WARRANTY In addition, this warranty does not cover: LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Homelite Consumer Product, Inc. warrants to the original retail Ignition, Filters purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at B. Wear items – Bump Knobs/Spool Retainers, Outer Spools, Cutting Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective Lines, Inner Reels, Starter
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WARRANTY HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standar
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WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER .............................................................................. X........................................... X SPARK SCREEN ..........................................................................................................................................
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SERVICE PARTS P/N DESCRIPTION O. DA03001A Stringhead - Complete (.080 in. [2.0 mm]) A. 984872001 Muffler Assembly w/Gasket Includes: Includes: A98231A Housing & Eyelet 06502 Screen-Spark Arrestor 06713 Spring-Compression B. 984874001 Carburetor Assembly PA0387A Spool & String (.080 in. [2.0 mm]) C. 984878001 Ignition Assembly A98866A Retainer-Spool (R.H. Thread, Black) Includes: P. UP04099 Muffler Guard Kit (Optional) PS02227 Spark Plug Q. Engine Assembly D. 984876001 Air Filter Assembly Includ
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmer Versa Tool™ Model No. UT20818A WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 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-chainsaw (1-
