Homelite UT45100 User Manual
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................3-4
Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Electrical ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................9-10
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................10-11
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Exploded View and Parts List ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................15
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Parts Ordering / Service ....................................................................................................................................Back Page
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 making it easy to maintain and operate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER – When using your edger, follow basic
precautions.
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 Z87.1 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 at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged
to wear eye protection. 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:
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when motor is running or when cutting member
is moving.
• 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.
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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.
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 polarized 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 extension cord plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
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,
and high or locked up place out of reach of children.
pipes,
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. 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 periodically, 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 in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product 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
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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 blade. Failure to heed this
warning could result in excessive vibration causing serious
personal injury
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.
or property damage.
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 right 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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
A
Hz
W
min
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Class II Construction
Wet Conditions Alert
Read The Operator’s Manual
Safety Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Double-insulated construction
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Keep Bystanders Away
Eye Protection
Long Hair
Loose Clothing
Ricochet
Sharp Blade
No Hands Symbol
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
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
personal injury.
Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake
could result in personal injury.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or
property damage.
Danger – Keep hands and feet away from blade.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious
personal injury.
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