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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Expand-it
Edger Attachment
UT15518F
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Your Expand-it Edger 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 Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and WARNING: damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and low all instructions listed below , may result in electric accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. or cause product damage. SAVE T
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over can be thrown or become entangled in the edger rough ground. blade. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached. or disconnect from power supply before attempting to remove any ob
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation 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 manual Read The Operator’s Manual before using this product. Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equip
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................6 lbs. Blade Length ....................................................................................................................................................................9 in. Edging Depth.......................................................................................
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. POWER HEAD SHAFT 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 or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have care- GUIDE RECESS fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call COUPLER BUTTON 1-800-242-4672 for assistance. PACKI
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. ARROW GUIDE Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not Fig. 3 recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The us
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OPERATION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTING See Figures 4 - 5. KNOB The depth of cut is determined by the distance from the TO INCREASE DEPTH bottom of the wheel to the tip of blade. To adjust the blade depth: Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or dis- connect from the power source. Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel arm up WHEEL ARM to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth. After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob securely. Replace
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: UPPER FLANGE When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WASHER Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GEAR CASE WARNING: SLOTS Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also FLANGE Fig. 6 wear a dust mask. LOWER FLANGE BLADE NUT WASHER BLADE WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and d
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE DEBRIS FLAP See Figure 9. EDGER GUARD HEX NUT Replace the debris flap if it is worn. Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the hex nuts, washers, and debris flap. WASHER Install the new debris flap. This replacement part is a vailable from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-242-4672. Replace washers and hex nuts. Tighten securely. ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 10. DEBRIS FLAP There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage. To use t
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EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST 2 9 2 7 2 8 26 2 5 2 4 2 3 2 2 16 2 1 16 17 16 15 18 20 14 19 13 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 0 3 2 1 12
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EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Qty. 1 678018001 Blade Nut (M8) ......................................................................................1 2 638017001 Cupped Washer ....................................................................................1 3 638006005 Blade .....................................................................................................1 4 678011001 Flange Washer ....................................................
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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 Edger Attachment UT15518F 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
