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UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

  Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that 

all items listed in the packing list are included.

  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage 

or damage occurred during shipping.

  Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

  If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  please  call 

1-800-242-4672 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Expand-it

 Hedge Trimmer Attachment  

  (Completely Assembled)
Blade Sheath
Hanger Cap
Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  do  not  operate 

this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this 

warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  attempt  to  modify  this  tool  or  create  accesso-

ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such 

alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a 

hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal 

injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete. 
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and 
possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not remove the blade sheath until the hedge trimmer 
is fully assembled and ready to use. Failure to comply 
could result in possible serious personal injury.

ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER 
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD

See Figure 2.

WARNING: 

Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head 

is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious 

personal injury.

The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head 
by means of a coupler device. 

  Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft 

and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.

  Push  in  the  button  located  on  the  hedge  trimmer 

attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the 
extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. 
Rotate hedge trimmer attachment until button locks into 
the positioning hole.

  Tighten the knob securely. 

NOTE:  If  the  buttons  do  not  release  completely  in  the 
positioning  holes,  the  shafts  are  not  locked  into  place. 
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked 
into place.
NOTE:  Use  only  the  specified  positioning  hole  for  this 
attachment.

WARNING: 

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating 

equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use 

to avoid serious injury.

ATTACHMENT SHAFT

Fig. 2

ASSEMBLY

GUIDE

RECESS

POSITIONING

HOLE

KNOB

BUTTON

COUPLER

POWER HEAD

SHAFT

Summary of Contents for Expand-it UT15703A

Page 1: ...n 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 Thank you for...

Page 2: ...xploded View and Parts List 10 Warranty 11 Parts Ordering and Service 12 With the Expand it Hedge Trimmer Attachment you can create a professionally landscaped look for your yard Safety performance an...

Page 3: ...lacement parts Failure to do so may cause poor performance possible injury and will void your warranty Do not under any circumstance use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provi...

Page 4: ...thers who may use this product 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 you...

Page 5: ...e yourself with all operat ing features and safety requirements BLADE SHEATH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity 3 8 in Effective Cutting Area 17 1 2 in BLADE SHEATH Always use the blade sheath to...

Page 6: ...ING Do not remove the blade sheath until the hedge trimmer is fully assembled and ready to use Failure to comply could result in possible serious personal injury ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT...

Page 7: ...to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The...

Page 8: ...more uniform Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer When trimming new growth use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade Older growth will have thicke...

Page 9: ...ve the blade replaced take the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center LUBRICATING THE BLADE See Figure 7 For easier operation and longer blade life lubricate the blade before and after each use...

Page 10: ...ly 1 12 518464001 Housing Bottom Plate 1 13 660923001 Screw M3 5 x 8 mm 6 14 660924001 Screw M4 x 12 mm 2 15 591617001 Seal 1 16 678344002 Nut M4 6 Key Part No Number Description Qty 17 660924002 Scre...

Page 11: ...warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the EXPAND IT brand product or adversely affect its operatio...

Page 12: ...ide 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 mod...

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