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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Expand-it™
Brushcutter Attachment

UT15702A

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Your Expand-it™ Brushcutter 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.

Thank you again 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.

Summary of Contents for Expand-it UT15702A

Page 1: ...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 Thank you again 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: ...tion 7 8 n Parts List 9 n Warranty 11 n Parts Ordering and Service 12 With the Expand it Brushcutter Attachment you can create a professionally landscaped look for your yard Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this brushcutter attachment making it easy to maintain and operate INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...for which it is intended GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE n After engine stops keep rotating blade in thicker weeds or pulpy stalks until it stops n Do not operate the brushcutter unless the brushcutter guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition n Use heavy gloves when operating the brushcutter and when installing or removing blades n Always stop the engine and remove...

Page 4: ...g requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech nician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts 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 po...

Page 5: ...ease call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKING LIST Expand it Brushcutter Attachment Completely Assembled J Handle Shoulder Harness Hardware Bag Hanger Cap Gear Head Locking Tool Warranty Registration Card Operator s Manual WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Donota...

Page 6: ... button is locked into place n 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 personal injury REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD To remove or change the attachment n Loosen the knob n Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends ATTACHING THE STORAGE ...

Page 7: ...d the raised hub goes through the hole in the blade n Install the cupped washer with the raised center away from the blade n Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft n Insert the head locking tool through the flanged washer and gear head n Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise left handed threads n Tighten the blade nut and torque to 120 in lb minimum finger tight plus 1 2 turn ASSEM...

Page 8: ... In the event an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered this practice could minimize the blade thrust reaction TRI ARC BLADE The TRI ARC blade is suited only for thicker weeds and pulpy stalks When the blade becomes dull it can be turned over to extend the life of the blade Do not sharpen the TRI ARC blade Use only TRI ARC blade part number 06297 available at your service center CUTTING T...

Page 9: ...D 1 8 983774003 SCREW 10 24 X 5 8 in HEX WASHER HEAD 1 9 PA01364 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY 1 10 983643001 STRAIGHT SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 11 984102001 WARNING LABEL 1 12 PS02155 STORAGE CAP 1 13 07255 HANGER BRACKET 1 14 00063 HEAD LOCKING TOOL 1 15 UT15550A 39 BOLT ASSEMBLY M6 X 25 1 16 UT15550A 38 BOLT ASSEMBLY M6 X 40 1 17 UT15550A 40 J HANDLE AND GRIP 1 18 UT15550A 37 HANDLE BAR CLAMP 1 19 944701 SHOULDER ...

Page 10: ...10 NOTES ...

Page 11: ... 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 parts or accessories which are either INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE Expand it product or ...

Page 12: ...ervice 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 1 800 242 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 ...

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