Homelite F3055 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUALTrimmer / BrushcutterF3055UT70129SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homeli

10ASSEMBLYBLADECUPPEDWASHERBLADE NUTHOLDING PINFig. 8SPANNER(13 mm)UPPER FLANGEWASHERINSTALLING THE BLADESee Figure 8.1. Place the upper flange washer

11FUEL AND REFUELLINGHANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Always refuel outdoors where there are

12ADVANCING THE STRINGADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP AD-VANCE SYSTEMString advance is controlled by tapping string head on grasswhile running

13 WARNING:Extreme care must be taken when using blades toinsure safe operation. Read the safety information forsafe operation using the blade, refer

14 WARNING:Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorlyventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.STARTING AND STOPPINGSee Figures 1

15 You may make adjustments and repairs described here.For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by anauthorised service dealer. Consequences of

16STRING REPLACEMENTSee Figures 18, 19, 20 and 21.1. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire.Hold the string head and unscrew the spool

17MAINTENANCECLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT ANDSILENCERDepending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount ofoil used and/or your operating conditions,

18The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a checkvalve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-mance. If performance improves

19TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMPROBLEMPROBLEMPROBLEMPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLU

2 Safety...

20TROUBLESHOOTING1. Lubricate with silicone spray.2. Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement”earlier in this manual.3. Pull strings while al

21GUARANTEE – STATEMENT(RTSA / RTUK / RTG)All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (2

983000-2072-03OPERATOR’S MANUALTrimmer / BrushcutterF3055UT70129Ryobi Technologies GmbHItterpark 7D-40724 HildenGermanyTel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0Fax

3 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuelleaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. The string head or blade will r

4SYMBOLSImportant: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these sy

5SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWeight Without fuel, cutting attachment ...

6Fig. 1THROTTLETRIGGERSTARTER GRIPENGINE HOUSINGTHROTTLE INTERLOCKIGNITION SWITCHTRI-ARC BLADEBLADE GUARDSHAFT HOUSINGSTRAP HANGERSHOULDERSTRAPLEFT HA

7HANDLESee Figure 2.1. Place the handlebar in the bottom clamp located on theshaft housing.NOTE: The throttle trigger must be mounted to theoperator’s

8ASSEMBLYSILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLYSee Figure 4.1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from theowner’s kit.2. Attach the silencer guard to the rear hous

9ASSEMBLYBLADE GUARDSee Figure 6.1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; installthe four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of themountin