Summary of Contents for Expand-it Expand-it UT15520C
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Expand-it ™ Pruner Attachment UT15520C Your Expand-it™ Pruner Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using pruner.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut.
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 Safety Alert Symbol Read The Operator’s Manual Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection...
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar length ...10 in. Weight ... 5-1/2 lbs. CHAIN KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
ASSEMBLY CONNECTING POWER HEAD TO EXTENSION SHAFT AND PRUNER ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. The pruner attachment connects to the power head or, for extra reach, to an extension shaft by means of a coupler device. WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 7 - 8. This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. in diameter. For best results, observe the follow- ing precautions: Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
MAINTENANCE Place the bar onto the bar stud so that the chain tension- ing pin fits into the chain tensioning pin hole. Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar groove. The cutters on the top of the bar should face toward the bar tip, in the direction of the chain rotation.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 17 - 18. Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. Make sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain for additional information.
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MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 20. WARNING: The chain is very sharp; always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain. Use only the replacement low kickback chain specified for this unit. For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be maintained properly.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting, which may result in severe engine damage. ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 25. There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage. To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this EXPAND-IT brand product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Expand-it ™ Pruner Attachment UT15520C SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Expand-it 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.