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Edger Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of
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Product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
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Assembly
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Warranty
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This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protection when
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com mon
tired or under the in flu ence of drugs, al co hol, or medica-
tion. A mo ment of in at ten tion while op er at ing power tools
Do not operate in poor lighting.
times. Proper footing and bal ance enables better control
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
When using the attachment on a power head with a
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
ad just ments or repairs.
Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
ATTACHED TO AN ELECTRIC POWER HEAD
When this attachment is being used with the recom-
in the electric power unit’s Operator’s Manual, in
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped
Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product
Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts, or cracks
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Posi-
tion the cord so that it will not come in contact with the
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
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.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the at tach ment
in damp or wet locations.
Do not use in rain.
Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues
to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also to prevent misuse of the product and
vice we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AU THO RIZED SERVICE CENTER
for repair. When servicing, use
WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use
this product. Call Expand-it customer service for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
ANSI Z87.1.
SYMBOL
Safety Alert Symbol
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual
Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property dam-
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
WARNING:
Keep Bystanders Away
ADJUSTING
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well
Weight
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Adjustable from 2 in. to 3-1/2 in.
Wheel Diameter
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Wheel Width
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This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
Edger Attachment
WARNING:
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
The edger attachment connects to the power head by means
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
Push in the button located on the edger attachment. Align
the button with the guide recess on the power head cou-
If the button does not release completely in the
Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
to avoid serious injury.
To remove or change the attachment:
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
WARNING:
WARNING:
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
When using the edger attachment, hold the unit with your
The edger should be held at a comfortable position with the
When the attachment is being used on a power
from the muffler.
The edger will edge along sidewalks, driveways, flower
with the edging surface.
you are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the
ARROW GUIDE
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
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.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
The depth of cut is determined by the distance from the
To adjust the blade depth:
to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth.
After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob
Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in.
ADJUSTING
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
WARNING:
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or de-
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or dis-
Align the slot in the upper flange washer and gear case
with the slot in the flange; place the holding pin through
Using a 1/2 in. socket wrench, turn the blade nut clock-
wise to loosen.
Remove the old blade from the edger shaft.
Clean debris from the edger shaft and flange washers.
Center the new blade on the upper flange washer, mak-
ALIGNED SLOTS
Install the lower flange washer with the cupped hole away
from the blade.
Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft.
Using a 1/2 inch socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun-
terclockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten securely.
Always make sure the blade is correctly installed
Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the hex nuts,
washers, and debris flap.
Install the new debris flap. This replacement part is
available from the place of purchase, or by calling
Replace washers and hex nuts.
Tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hang ing pur pos es as well.
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Key Part
No. Number Description Qty.
1 678018001 Blade Nut (M8)
2 638017001 Cupped Washer
3 638006005 Blade
4 678011001 Flange Washer
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5 660887001 * Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.)
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6 678263001 * Lock Washer (5 mm)
7 678262001 Flange
8 940657011 Warning Decal
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9 940726004 Expand-it Logo Label
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10 308734001 Blade Guard (Includes Key Nos. 8-9)
11 561382001 Debris Flap
12 678260001 Washer (6 mm)
13 678017001 * Hex Nut (10-24)
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14 308485001 Plate with Stud
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15 308484001 Wheel Arm
16 678258001 * Washer (10 mm)
17 308730001 Adjusting Knob with Hex Nut
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18 678259001 * Hex Nut with Nylon Cap (5/16-18)
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19 660737001 * Hex Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in.)
20 638245001 Curb Guide
21 518377001 Guide Wheel
22 308483001 * Push Nut (10 mm)
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23 660641001 * Hex Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in.)
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24 660642001 * Cap Screw (1/4-20 x 1.25 in.)
25 308210001 Gear Head Assembly
26 308735001 Drive Shaft Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 27-28)
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27 940657007 Warning Decal
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28 940654019 Warning Label, UL
29 518019001 Hanger Cap
30 678020001 Holding Pin
983000931 Operator’s Manual
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the
to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America,
these time periods from the date of purchase.
� One year for the following units: all Yard Broom, Trimlite,
� Two years if the product is used for personal, family or
90 days if used for any other purpose, such as commercial
This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and
Any part of the product found in the reasonable judgment
without charge for parts and labor by an Expand-it authorized
The product, including any defective part, must be returned
to an Expand-it authorized service center within the warranty
warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the
warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of
that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other
This warranty does not cover any product that has been
warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that
to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of
brand product
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor
Adjustments, Ignition, Filters
Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right
to change or improve the design of any EXPAND-IT brand
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,
ANY SU C H IMPLI E D WARRA N T I ES INCL U D I NG
TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY WARRANTY
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,
TECHTRONIC
TO YOU.
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
TO AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,
TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
This warranty applies to all EXPAND-IT brand products
To locate your nearest Expand-it authorized service center,
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Anderson, SC 29625
authorized service center. Be sure to provide all
you, please call 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com.
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.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
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