Expand-it UT15522B Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Expand-it™
Straight Shaft
Trimmer Attachment
UT15522B
Your new Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer 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.
Thank you again for buying an Expand-it™ Accessory.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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z Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
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z Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
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z Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
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z Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................................5
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z Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
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z Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
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z Operation.................................................................................................................................................................8 - 9
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z Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 - 12
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z Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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z Parts, Ordering, and Service ....................................................................................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
With the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment,
trimming your lawn to keep it well manicured is simple. Just
connect the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment
to your attachment capable trimmer and trimming weeds
and grass from around porches and decks will be an easy
task. Safety, performance, and dependability have been
given top priority in the design of this straight shaft trimmer
attachment making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual
before using your new Expand-it™ Straight Shaft
Trimmer 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
z For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the straight shaft trimmer attachment.
Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety
instructions listed below, can result in serious personal
injury.
z Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
z Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protection when operating this unit.
z Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
z Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
z Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft
(15 m ) away.
z Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
z Do not operate in poor lighting.
z Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces.
z Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
z 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.
z Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
z Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners,
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
straight shaft trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can
cause serious injury.
z Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so, may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
z 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 TRIMMER USE
z Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in
any way. Be sure the string head is properly installed
and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury.
z Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and
securely attached.
z Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
z Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
z Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the
string head located over (30 in.) 76 cm or more above
the ground.
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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 feet (15 m)
away.
Ricochet. Danger of Ricochet.
No blade. Do not install any type of blade on this unit.
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.
CAUTION: 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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UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
We have shipped the Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer
Attachment completely assembled.
z Carefully remove the tool from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
z Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
z Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
z If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672).
PACKING LIST
Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment (Completely
Assembled)
Hanger Cap
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, replace them before operating
the tool. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
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