Homelite UT44170 Trimmer User Manual


 
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LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 5.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above
the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of the grass shear/shrubber,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch
in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with
a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When
the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
Store the padlock key in another location.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 5.
To start:
Depress the lock-off button.
Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE EXTENSION
HANDLE
See Figure 6.
The grass shear/shrubber can be used with or without the
extension handle.
To install the extension handle:
Stop the motor.
OPERATION
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
SWITCH TRIGGER
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
RUBBER STOPPER
EXTENSION
HANDLE SLOT
EXTENSION
HANDLE
END
ELECTRICAL
CORD
Install padlock (not included) or lockout pin into switch
trigger slot. Keep both hands away from switch.
NOTE: The lockout pin does not protect against
unauthorized usage.
Unlatch and remove the bottom cover.
Remove the attached blade, if necessary.
Install the desired blades into the slot on the bottom of
the grass shear/shrubber.
Reattach the bottom cover by sliding it into the slots on
the bottom of the grass shear/shrubber until it clicks into
place.
Remove padlock from switch trigger slot.
Install padlock (not included) or lockout pin into grass
shear/shrubber switch trigger slot. Keep both hands away
from switch.
Unplug the rubber stopper from grass shear/shrubber
extension handle slot.
Insert extension handle end into grass shear/shrubber
extension handle slot.
Insert the electrical cord into the electrical outlet on the
grass shear/shrubber.
Reattach the bottom cover by sliding it into the slots on
the bottom of the grass shear/shrubber until it clicks into
place.
Remove padlock from switch trigger slot.
STARTING AND STOPPING WITH THE
EXTENSION HANDLE
See Figure 5.
Depress the lock-off button.
Depress the switch trigger.