Use and Care Manual
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MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
This product is equipped with a lithium-ion rechargeable 
battery. Length of operation from each charging will depend 
on the type of work you are doing.
The battery in this product has been designed to provide 
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, it will 
eventually wear out.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest 
the following:
  Remove the charging cable from the product once it is 
fully charged and ready for use.
For product storage longer than 30 days:
  Store the product where the temperature is below 80°F 
and away from moisture.
  Store product in a 30%-50% charged condition.
  Every six months of storage, charge the product as normal.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND 
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
  Drain the battery by running the tool until it shuts off.
  Look for the Phillips head screws near the charging port 
to locate the battery compartment door.
  Unscrew the screws and remove the battery compartment 
door.
  Pull the battery out of the tool and separate it from the 
two wire connectors.
  Apply tape over the ends of the wire connectors for bat-
tery disposal.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of 
batteries   properly.
This product contains lithium-ion batteries. 
Local, state or federal laws may prohibit dis-
posal of batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for infor-
mation regarding available recycling and/or 
disposal options. 
 WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with 
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or 
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo-
nents. Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled or disposed 
of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal 
objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. 
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these 
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This product has a Two-year Limited Warranty for personal, family, 
or household use (90 days for business or commercial use). 
For warranty details, visit www.homelite.com 
or call (toll free) 1-800-242-4672.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Line will not advance 
when using the auto-
feed head.
Line is welded to itself.
Line is worn too short.
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Pull line while pressing button.
Grass wraps around 
boom housing and 
string head.
Cutting tall grass at 
ground level.
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
Motor fails to start 
when switch trigger 
is depressed.
Battery is not charged. Charge the lawn trimmer according to the instructions included 
with your model.










