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OPERATION WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines. Rotat- ing tines will cause serious personal injury. NOTE: The tines of the tiller may rotate when the engine is started. Move the tiller to the work area before starting the engine. With the tiller on flat level ground, start the engine of the power head. Refer to the operator’s manual of your power head. Hold the handles firmly, depress the throttle trigger to increase the engine speed to a moderate speed, then lo
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OPERATION REGULAR TINE PATTERN REGULAR TINE PATTERN See Figure 6. HITCH PIN For most applications, the regular tine pattern will work best. This is the pattern set by the factory. NOTE: Pay attention to the hub position in relationship to the tines. NARROW TINE PATTERN See Figure 7. When tilling in confined areas or rows, a narrow tine pattern may be required. For a narrow tine pattern: Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller. Remove the left and right outer tines (A and D). Remo
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. HANGER CAP WARNING: HOLE Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: SECONDARY Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, HOLE shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark BU
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 5 14 15 4 16 3 13 2 13 6 19 19 20 17 22 20 21 1 7 8 9 12 18 10 11 7 12 12
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Key Part No. No. Description Qty. 1 220029002 Gear Case and Drive Shaft Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2 and 17) ...................1 2 940657006 Warning Label ......................................................................................................1 3 308635001 Tine Shield Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 4 and 6) ..............................................1 4 940627034 Expand-it Label ........................................................
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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 Tiller Attachment UT15550B 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 provided b
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
™
Expand-it
Tiller Attachment
UT15550B
™
Your Expand-it Tiller 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.
Thank you for buying an Expand-it™ product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the tiller WARNING: attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. low all instructions listed below, may result in electric Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. injury, and will void your warr
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines Rotating tines can cause severe injury, keep all body parts could catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. away from rotating tines. Do not overload the capacity of the machine by attempt- Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the ing to till too deep at too fast a speed. machine towards you. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and Always be sure of your footing; kee
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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. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s Read The Operator’s Manual manual before using this product. Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equ
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ........................................................................................................................................................................13.5 lbs. END CAP “J” HANDLE TILLER ATTACHMENT SHAFT SHIELD HANGER CAP TINES GEAR BOX Fig. 1 KNOW YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING POWER HEAD This product has been shipped completely assembled. SHAFT Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that COUPLER GUIDE all items listed in the packing list are included. RECESS Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have care- BUTTON fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242-4672
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE J-HANDLE See Figure 3. BOLT ™ The J-handle included with the Expand-it Tiller Attachment (1/4-20 x 1 in.) BOLT provides a barrier to assist the operator in maintaining a safe FRONT (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) distance from the rotating tines. If the power head to which HANDLE the tiller attachment will be mounted does not have such a handle, install the provided handle. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located
