OPERATOR’S MANUAL Expand-it™ Brushcutter Attachment UT15702B 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. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Ensure handle is mounted in accordance with the assembly instructions in this manual. The TRI-ARC® blade is suited for cutting thicker weeds or pulpy stalks only. Do not use for any other purpose. Do not attach blade without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders. Never use the TRI-ARC® blade to cut woody brush.
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 50' 15m NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. Read Your Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand oper-ator’s manual before using this product.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Cutting Width ..........................................................................................................................................................8 in. Weight ........................................................................................................................................................................3.25 lbs. SHOULDER HARNESS ASSEMBLY END CAP DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING J-HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEAR HEAD BRUSHCUTTER GUARD BLADE Fig.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. GUIDE RECESS COUPLER POWER HEAD SHAFT BUTTON WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort. SHOULDER HARNESS Tighten the long bolt, then the short bolt. INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND STRAP HANGER See Figure 4. Pull apart the ends of the shoulder harness hanger to expand slightly. LATCH SHOULDER HARNESS HANGER LOCK WASHER Slide the hanger over the power head shaft immediately behind the “J” handle. Squeeze hanger ends together to retighten.
OPERATION Adjust the shoulder harness to position the brushcutter at a comfortable operating position and to ensure that the shoulder harness will reduce the risk of operator contact with the blade. Ensure the blade has come to a complete stop before setting the brushcutter down. DIRECTION OF ROTATION BLADE THRUST Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GEAR HEAD LOCKING TOOL WARNING: Fig. 7 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 12 11 10 17 8 19 20 9 7 6 18 22 23 5 16 13 4 3 15 21 15 14 1 21 2 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 678018001 638017001 638006004 678011001 660737001 638120001 308053001 660736001 660642001 000998233 518019001 940657004 638014001 678016001 678013001 308046001 308224001 308487001 678020001 518367001 678012001 660643002 660643001 983000912 983000912R Blade Nut, Left-handed Threads (M8) .............
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT In addition, this warranty does not cover: A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Expand-it™ Brushcutter Attachment UT15702B 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 below.