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Expand-it™ Edger Attachment UT15518B Your new Expand-it™ Edger 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.
Maintenance ................................9 - 10 Warranty ..................................11 Parts, Ordering, and Service ............................12 INTRODUCTION With the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment you can create a professionally landscaped look to your lawn. Just connect WARNING: the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment to your attachment Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual...
SAFETY RULES l Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for WARNING: carburetor adjustments. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow l Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, dam- all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, aged or missing parts.
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.
UNPACKING PACKING LIST INSTRUCTIONS Expand-it™ Edger Attachment (Completely Assembled) We have shipped the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment completely assembled. Hanger Cap l Carefully remove the tool from the box. Make sure that Operator’s Manual all items listed in the packing list are included.
FEATURES Before using the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment, familiarize WARNING: 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.
ASSEMBLY The edger attachment is fully assembled at the factory and NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the 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 EDGER place.
OPERATION TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH See Figures 4 and 5. WARNING: Depth of the cut is determined by the distance from the Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool. bottom of the wheel to the tip of blade. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: TURN BLADE NUT Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, ac- CLOCKWISE cessories and attachments. Failure to do so may cause BLADE poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. l Never operate a unit that is damaged, improperly ad- justed, or is not completely and securely assembled.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE STORING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 8. Store the edger attachment in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage. such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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.
UT15518B 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.