Summary of Contents for Homelite Expand-it UT15702A
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Expand-it™ Brushcutter Attachment UT15702A Your Expand-it™ Brushcutter 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 before using this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction................................... 2 General Safety Rules ..............................3 Specific Safety Rules ..............................3 Symbols ..................................4 Features ..................................5 Assembly ................................... 5-7 Operation ................................... 7-8 Parts List ..................................9 Warranty..................................11 Parts, Ordering, and Service............................12 INTRODUCTION With the Expand-it™ Brushcutter Attachment you can create a professionally landscaped look for your yard. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this brushcutter attachment making it easy to maintain and operate.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- WARNING: reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- n Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. low all instructions listed below, may result in serious n When using the attachment on a power head with a personal injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Precautions that involve your safety. Safety Alert Symbol To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under- Read Your Operator’s Manual...
FEATURES KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. END CAP HARNESS ASSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING J-HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEAR HEAD BRUSHCUTTER GUARD BLADE Fig. 1 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled.
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT POWER HEAD SHAFT See Figure 2. COUPLER GUIDE WARNING: RECESS Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious BUTTON personal injury. NOTE: This attachment is a dedicated brushcutter.
ASSEMBLY n Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 SHOULDER x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side. HARNESS n Place short bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) through opposite side HANGER of clamp. Install flat washer, lock washers and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place.
OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER n Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, buildings or other immovable objects. See Figures 8 - 9. n Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle first inspecting it for damage.
HOMELITE reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Expand-it™ product without assuming any obligation to modify Two years for all other Homelite products, if the product is used any product previously manufactured. for personal, family or household use;...
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 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com. REPAIR PARTS The model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing.