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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Expand-it™
Straight Shaft
Trimmer Attachment
UT15522B
Your new Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a 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.
Thank you again for buying an Expand-it™ Accessory.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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  • Page 1 Trimmer Attachment UT15522B Your new Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ................................ 10 - 12 Warranty ..................................13 Parts, Ordering, and Service ............................14 INTRODUCTION With the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment, trimming your lawn to keep it well manicured is simple. Just WARNING: connect the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire WARNING: before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, damaged or missing parts.

  • Page 4: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your unit. 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.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    UNPACKING PACKING LIST INSTRUCTIONS We have shipped the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment (Completely Assembled) Attachment completely assembled. Hanger Cap Carefully remove the tool from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Before using the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer WARNING: Attachment, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY The straight shaft trimmer attachment is fully assembled at the NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the factory and requires no further assembly. positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE place.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER ADVANCING THE STRING Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both ADVANCE SYSTEM hands while in operation.
  • Page 9 OPERATION CUTTING TIPS GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT- OFF BLADE See Figure 4. Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is See Figure 5. the best cutting area. This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade Do not cut in dangerous cutting area.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: 6. Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are installed on the shaft by turning the retainer counter- Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, clockwise to tighten. accessories and attachments. Failure to do so may 7. Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting cause poor performance, possible injury and may position.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11. SPOOL SPRING 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn ARROWS ON clockwise. SPOOL 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE STORING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER SECONDARY HOLE ATTACHMENT HANGER CAP Store the straight shaft trimmer attachment in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de- icing salts. To remove the straight shaft trimmer attachment from the power head for storage: 1.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERLY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS retail purchase for any Expand-it™ product that is used for rental or OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.

  • Page 14: Parts, Ordering, And Service

    UT15522B SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Expand-it™ authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) or visit us online at www.homelite.com.

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