background image

7

The blower attachment is fully assembled at the factory and
requires no further assembly.

JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE
BLOWER ATTACHMENT

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 blower attachment connects to the power head by means
of a coupler device.

1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft

and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.

2. Push in the button located on the blower attachment

shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the
power head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
Rotate the blower attachment shaft until the button locks
into the positioning hole.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:  

If the button does not release completely in the

positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.

3. Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to
avoid serious injury or product damage.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD

For removing or changing the attachment:

1. Loosen the knob.

2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and

separate ends.

BLOWER ATTACHMENT

POWER HEAD SHAFT

GUIDE RECESS

COUPLER

KNOB

POSITIONING

HOLE

Fig. 2

Summary of Contents for Expand-it UT15519B

Page 1: ...t 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 Thank you again for buying an Expand it Accessory ...

Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARNING Carefully read through this entire operator s manual be fore using your new Expand it Blower Attachment Pay close attention to the safety rules warnings and cau tions If you use your tool properly and only for its intended use you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your s...

Page 3: ...ion of people or pets z Wear a face mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES z For safe operation read and understand all instructions before usi...

Page 4: ...5 m away Ricochet Danger of Ricochet Longhair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper...

Page 5: ...kage or damage occurred during shipping z Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool z If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 chainsaw 1 800 242 4672 PACKING LIST Expand it Blower Attachment Completely Assembled HangerCap Operator sManual WARNING If any parts are missing replace them before operating the tool Failure t...

Page 6: ...ch alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury Before using the Expand it Blower Attachment familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements WARNING 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 ...

Page 7: ... the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together Rotate the blower attachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole ASSEMBLY NOTE If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shafts are not locked into place Slightlyrotatefromsidetosideuntilthebuttonislockedinto place 3 Tighten the knob securely WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened befor...

Page 8: ...s a strong air blast when operated at full speed and the air force is directly controlled by the enginespeed z In many situations it is not necessary to use the full power of the blower in fact it is not advisable in some applications When using the blower in tight quarters such as corners of patios and garages full power is not usually required A somewhat slower speed will do the same job effecti...

Page 9: ... handles are properly and securely at tached z Never modify the unit in any way Do not use for any job except that for which it is intended z For service contact a servicing dealer STORING THE BLOWER ATTACHMENT Store the blower attachment in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts To remove the blower atta...

Page 10: ...anty does not apply to any damage to the Expand it product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any Expand it product that has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect the products operation performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of part...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

Page 12: ...ce 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 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...

Reviews: