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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

Safety Alert Symbol

Precautions that involve your safety.

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s 
manual before using this product.

Eye and Hearing Protection

Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Keep Bystanders Away

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Rotating Tines

Danger — Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines. Rotating 
tines will cause injury.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result 
in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result 
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury. 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property 
damage.

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. When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use 

this product until you read thoroughly and understand 

completely the operator’s manual. If you do not under-

stand  the  warnings  and  instructions  in  the  operator’s 

manual, do not use this product. Call Expand-it customer 

service for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can 
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or 
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision 
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye 
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Summary of Contents for Expand-it UT15550B

Page 1: ...neered 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 buying an Expand it product WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ... 10 Maintenance 11 Exploded View and Parts List 12 13 Warranty 15 Parts Ordering and Service Back Page This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...disconnect from power supply before making any adjust ments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts Correct before using the tiller attachment Failure to do so can cause serious injury Use only original manufacturer s replacement parts Failure to do so may cause poor performance possible injury and will void your wa...

Page 4: ... any repairs or inspections Make sure all proper guards and other safety devices are properly and securely attached before using this product Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground The tines could catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward Do not overload the capacity of the machine by attempt ing to till too deep at too fast a speed Inspect the area where the equipment is to be u...

Page 5: ...ates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage 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...

Page 6: ...ation on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight 13 5 lbs FEATURES TILLER ATTACHMENT SHAFT TINES GEAR BOX SHIELD END CAP HANGER CAP J HANDLE ...

Page 7: ...T See Figure 2 The tiller 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 Failure to stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply may cause serious personal injury Fig 2 COUPLER KNOB TILLER SHAFT POWER HEAD SHAFT POSITIONING HOL...

Page 8: ...e provided handle Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator s left Insert the end of the handle between the clamps Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in through the handle side Place short bolt 1 4 20 x 1 in through opposite side of clamp Install flat washers lock washers and hex nuts to hold the ass...

Page 9: ...jury never carry the tiller while the engine is running Move the tiller to the work area before starting the engine WARNING After extended periods of use the tiller gearbox may become hot To avoid burns do not touch the gearbox until it has had time to cool down TINE POSITION See Figure 5 Tine blades are marked with the corresponding letters A B C and D NOTE All four tines on this unit are differe...

Page 10: ...nd the tine hubs STONY OR ROCKY SOIL TINE PATTERN See Figure 8 If you are tilling in stony or rocky soil and experience con tinual rock jams there is an additional tine pattern that will help correct the problem In the stony soil tine pattern the center gap is wider than in the regular tine pattern This will require additional passes to till the area For a stony soil tine pattern Remove hitch pin ...

Page 11: ...based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or de stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Youcan oftenmake adjustments andrepairs describedhere For other repairs have the tool serviced by an authorized service dealer TINE MAINTENANCE Occasionally apply a few drops of oil to the shaft to keep the tines free on the shaft If tin...

Page 12: ...12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 7 11 12 10 18 9 12 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 15 16 13 19 20 21 20 19 17 22 ...

Page 13: ...g Label 1 7 638001004 Hitch Pin 3 4 in 2 8 308693004 Tine Assembly D 1 9 308693003 Tine Assembly C 1 10 308693002 Tine Assembly B 1 11 308693001 Tine Assembly A 1 12 900755001 Felt Washer 2 13 638014001 Handle Bar Clamp 2 14 660643002 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 in 1 15 660643001 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in 1 16 308046001 J Handle and Grip 1 17 940654014 Warning Label UL 1 18 678132001 Lock Nut 1 4 20 4 19 6780130...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES ...

Page 15: ...e 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 operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner...

Page 16: ...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 Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER UT15550B OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand...

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