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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Expand-it
Hedge Trimmer Attachment
UT15703A
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Your Expand-it Hedge Trimmer 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the WARNING: power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- personal injury. low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before making any ad- SAVE THESE
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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 Precautions that involve your safety. Safety Alert Symbol To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand oper- Read Your Operator’s Manual ator’s manual before using this product. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or Eye, Heari
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity............................................................................................................................................................ 3/8 in. Effective Cutting Area ............................................................................................................................................... 17-1/2 in. ATTACHMENT SHAFT BLADE SHEATH END CAP BLADE GUARD BLADE Fig. 1 KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER BLADE SHEATH ATTACHME
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER This product has been shipped completely assembled. ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD See Figure 2. 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 WARNING: or damage occurred during shipping. Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head Do not discard the packing material until you have care- is running. Failure to stop
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ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment: Loosen the knob. HANGER Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and CAP separate ends. HOLE ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 3. There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage. SECONDARY To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the HOLE hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button BUTTON l
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OPERATION WARNING: To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level. Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace. Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems. If blades do become jam
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MAINTENANCE Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade. WARNING: Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause blade. Wipe any excess oil from the blade. product damage. Occasionally, you should oil the hedge trimmer during use. Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer, remove the attach- ment, then oil. You
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 27 24 4 11 5 1 6 26 3 7 2 23 10 16 8 10 19 9 6 8 6 5 18 4 21 17 10 20 16 11 15 22 12 13 14 25 Key Part Key Part No. Number Description Qty. No. Number Description Qty. 1 308828001 Lower Drive Shaft Assembly ................ 1 17 660924002 * Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ............................ 4 2 518019001 Hanger Cap .......................................... 1 18 678346001 Spring Washer ..................................... 4 3 308829001
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WARRANTY In addition, this warranty does not cover: LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the Adjustments, Ignition, Filters original retail purchaser that this EXPAND-IT brand product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Start
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL ™ Expand-it Hedge Trimmer Attachment UT15703A SERVICE ™ For parts or service, 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 pro
