OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Expand-it
™
Hedge Trimmer Attachment
UT15703A
Your Expand-it™ Hedge Trimmer 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.
Thank you for buying an Expand-it™ Product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Exploded View and Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Parts, Ordering, and Service ....................................................................................................................................... 12
INTRODUCTION
With the Expand-it™ Hedge Trimmer Attachment you can create a professionally landscaped look for your yard. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this hedge trimmer attachment making it
easy to maintain and operate.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using hedge trimmer.
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 safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protection when
operating 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.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure
to heed this warning could result in possible serious
personal injury.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
or disconnect from power supply before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.
Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the hedge
trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious
injury.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
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 attach-
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.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable foot-
ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away
from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around
or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.
Blade coasts after being turned off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and
when installing or removing blades.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or
jammed in the blade or before removing and installing
the blade.
Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make
sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened
before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the
engine running.
� To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do
not use this product with any AC power head.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
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50' 15m
SYMBOLS
50'
15m
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
Read Your Operator’s Manual
Eye, Hearing and Head
Protection
Keep Bystanders Away
Hot Surface
Sharp Blade
Risk of Electrocution
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or
a full face shield, as well as hearing protection when operating
this product.
Always keep bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface.
Sharp cutting blades. To prevent serious injury, do not touch
cutting blades.
DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic
ing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to operate
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
-
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this product.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Capacity............................................................................................................................................................ 3/8 in.
Effective Cutting Area ............................................................................................................................................... 17-1/2 in.
ATTACHMENT
SHAFT
BLADE SHEATH
END
CAP
BLADE
GUARD
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
BLADE
Fig. 1
BLADE SHEATH
Always use the blade sheath to cover the blade when the
trimmer attachment is not in use.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
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-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-242-4672 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Expand-it™ Hedge Trimmer Attachment
(Completely Assembled)
Blade Sheath
Hanger Cap
Operator’s Manual
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.
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.
ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
Push in the button located on the hedge trimmer
attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the
extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together.
Rotate hedge trimmer attachment until button locks into
the positioning hole.
Tighten the knob securely.
NOTE: If the buttons do not release completely in the
positioning holes, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this
attachment.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not remove the blade sheath until the hedge trimmer
is fully assembled and ready to use. Failure to comply
could result in possible serious personal injury.
POSITIONING
GUIDE
RECESS
BUTTON
ATTACHMENT SHAFT
HOLE
POWER HEAD
SHAFT
COUPLER
KNOB
Fig. 2
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ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 3.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft.
Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button
locks into place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
OPERATION
HANGER
CAP
HOLE
SECONDARY
HOLE
BUTTON
Fig. 3
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
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
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Hedge trimmer blades are extremely sharp. Do not remove
the blade sheath until the hedge trimmer is fully assembled
and ready to use. Always use caution when removing the
blade sheath. Failure to comply could result in possible
serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
OPERATING TIPS
See Figures 4 - 5.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can
become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk
of serious personal injury.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit
with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the obstruction.
If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a
piece of string along the hedge at the desired height.
Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim
the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at
the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped
this way, and it will be more uniform.
Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer. When
trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that
the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest
by using a sawing movement.
Fig. 4
OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to Specific Safety Rules.
Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when oper-
ating. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used for
cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from
side to side.
The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your
body will not come into contact with the muffler on the
power head.Stand so that you are stable and balanced
on both feet.
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object with-
out first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Blades are sharp. To reduce the possibility of serious injury,
always wear gloves when performing maintenance on the
hedge trimmer blades. When handling blade assembly,
do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in
any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER
touch blades or perform maintenance while the hedge
trimmer attachment is attached to the engine.
Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade.
Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth.
Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top
blade. Wipe any excess oil from the blade.
Occasionally, you should oil the hedge trimmer during use.
Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer, remove the attachment, then oil. You can then resume trimming. Do not oil
while hedge trimmer is running.
BLADE CARE
Lubricate the cutting blade after each use.
Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear.
If it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced, take
the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center.
LUBRICATING THE BLADE
See Figure 7.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the blade
before and after each use.
Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface.
Fig. 7
STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly and lubricate before
storing.
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place
that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
Always place the blade sheath on the cutting blade before
storing or when the hedge trimmer is not in use.
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
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Key Part
No. Number Description Qty.
1 308828001 Lower Drive Shaft Assembly ................ 1
2 518019001 Hanger Cap ..........................................
3 308829001 Pinion Assembly ..................................
4 660927001 * Screw (M5 x 11.8 mm) .........................
5 678343001 Spring Washer .....................................
6 678341001 Washer .................................................
7 308830001 Output Shaft Assembly ........................
8 678350001 Cam .....................................................
9 308548001 Blade Assembly ...................................
10 901382001 Felt .......................................................
11 308827001
12 518464001 Housing Bottom Plate ..........................
13 660923001 * Screw (M3.5 x 8 mm) ...........................
14 660924001 * Screw (M4 x 12 mm) ............................
15 591617001 Seal ......................................................
16 678344002 * Nut (M4) ...............................................
Housing Assembly ............................... 1
Key Part
No. Number Description Qty.
17 660924002 * Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ............................
1
18 678346001 Spring Washer .....................................
1
19 518463001 Blade Sheath .......................................
20 660925001 * Screw (M4 x 9 mm) ..............................
21 660927002 * Screw (M5 x 14.5 mm) .........................
22 660926001 * Screw (M5 x 26.5 mm) .........................
23 638342001 Cam Spacer .........................................
24 940726005 Logo Label ...........................................
25 940680005 Hot Surface Label ................................
26 940724003 Data Label ............................................
27 940657014 Warning Label ......................................
960227042 Operator’s Manual
(Not Shown) .........................................
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* STANDARD HARDWARE ITEM — MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the
original retail purchaser that this EXPAND-IT brand product
is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees
to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America,
Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within
these time periods from the date of purchase.
� One year for the following units: all Yard Broom, Trimlite,
and Bandit models;
� Two years if the product is used for personal, family or
household use;
� 90 days if used for any other purpose, such as commercial
or rental.
This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and
commences on the date of the original retail purchase.
Any part of the product found in the reasonable judgment
of Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., to be defective
in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced
without charge for parts and labor by an Expand-it authorized
service center.
The product, including any defective part, must be returned
to an Expand-it authorized service center within the warranty
period. The expense of delivering the product to the service
center for warranty work and the expense of returning it
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid
by the owner. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s
responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the
required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of
warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the
contract of sale of any EXPAND-IT brand product. Proof of
purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any
warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an
Expand-it authorized service center.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of
original retail purchase for any EXPAND-IT brand product
that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other
income-producing purpose.
This warranty does not cover any product that has been
subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating
instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This
warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that
is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that
has been altered or modified. The warranty does not extend
to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of
parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the
EXPAND-IT brand product or adversely affect its operation,
performance, or durability.
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., reserves the right
to change or improve the design of any EXPAND-IT brand
product without assuming any obligation to modify any
product previously manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,
ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR
ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE
TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY WARRANTY
PERIOD. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,
INC.’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND TECHTRONIC
INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., DOES NOT ASSUME
OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,
INC., ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT
TO AN EXPAND-IT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND
EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER,
MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM
CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF
TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies to all EXPAND-IT brand products
manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America,
Inc., and sold in the United States and Canada.
To locate your nearest Expand-it authorized service center,
dial 1-800-242-4672.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Expand-it
™
Hedge Trimmer Attachment
UT15703A
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.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
UT15703A
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone 1-800-242-4672
983000-953
6-13-06 (REV:00)
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