Expand-it UT15518B Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TM
Expand-it™
Edger Attachment
UT15518B
Your new Expand-it™ Edger Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability , ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will giv e you y ears of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
l Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................2
l Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................................3
l Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................4
l Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................................5
l Features .......................................................................................................................................................................6
l Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................................7
l Operation......................................................................................................................................................................8
l Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................9 - 10
l Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................11
l Parts, Ordering, and Service.......................................................................................................................................12
INTRODUCTION
With the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment you can create a
professionally landscaped look to your lawn. Just connect
the Expand-it™ Edger Attachment to your attachment
capable power head and edging around walkways, curbing,
and other similar areas can be accomplished quickly .
Safety, performance, and dependability hav e been given top
priority in the design of this edger attachment making it
easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual
before using your new Expand-it™ Edger Attachment.
Pay close attention to the safety rules, warnings, and
cautions. If you use your tool properly and only for its
intended use, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
WARNING:
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
l For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the edger attachment. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below , can result in serious personal injury.
l Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
l Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protection when operating this unit.
l Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
l Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
l Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
(15 m ) away .
l Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
l Do not operate in poor lighting.
l Keep firm footing and balance. Do not o verreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
l Keep all parts of your body away from any mo ving part.
l Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head, these parts get hot from operation. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury .
l Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
l Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the edger
attachment. F ailure to do so can cause serious injury .
l Use only original manufacturer’ s replacement parts.
Failure to do so , may cause poor perf ormance, possible
injury, and will v oid your w arranty.
l Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the Operator’s Manual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR EDGER USE
l Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
edger blade.
l Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
l Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
l Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
l Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
l Do not use edger in rain or wet locations.
l Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
l If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
1. Stop the edger and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Inspect for damage to the edger attachment .
3. Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
l Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions. Always push the
edger attachment slowly over rough ground.
l Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before installing attachments, or making any adjustments.
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SYMBOLS
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your unit. 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 Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Read Your Operator’s Manual Your manual contains special messages to
bring attention to potential safety concerns,
machine damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.
Wear eye and hearing protection. Wear eye protection which is marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection
when operating this equipment.
Keep bystanders away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m)
away.
Ricochet. Danger of Ricochet.
Sharp blade. Danger - Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blade.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury.
CA UTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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