Homelite UT15522F User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Expand-it
™
Straight Shaft Trimmer
Attachment
UT15522F
Your Expand-it™ Straight Shaft 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................10-11
Exploded View and Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Parts, Ordering, and Service .......................................................................................................................... Back page
INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product 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.
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Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using the straight shaft trimmer
attachment.
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. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.
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.
When using the attachment on a trimmer with a gasoline
engine, 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 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.
SAFETY RULES WHEN ATTACHMENT IS
ATTACHED TO AN ELECTRIC POWERHEAD
When this attachment is being used with the electric string
trimmer, refer to Electrical Safety Rules in the VersaLite™
Electric String Trimmer Operator’s Manual.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress. Keep cord clear of the working area.
� Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product
by the cord. Never yank the plug out of the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
� Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts, or cracks
in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if any defects
appear.
� Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Posi-
tion the cord so that it will not come in contact with the
attachment when in use. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
� Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace them immediately. Touching the damaged area
could cause serious injury due to electrical shock.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and
securely attached.
� Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the
manufacturer. Never use wire, wire rope, or flail blades,
which can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
� Never operate string trimmer without the grass deflector
in place and in good condition.
� 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. or more above the
ground.
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 cutting line .
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.
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 NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol
Precautions that involve your safety.
Read Your Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing
Protection
Keep Bystanders Away
Ricochet
No Blade
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
Do not install or use any type of blade on a product
displaying this symbol.
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SYMBOLS
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.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (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 servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. If you do not under
stand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual, do not use this product. Call Expand-it customer
service for assistance.
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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 and, when needed, a full face shield. 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.
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