Homelite UT15550B User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Expand-it

™

Tiller Attachment

UT15550B

Your Expand-it™ Tiller 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2

 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3

 Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 4

 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

 Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................7-8

 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 8-10

 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

 Exploded View and Parts List ................................................................................................................................12-13

 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 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.

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 tiller.

 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 and head 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.  When using the attachment on a power head 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

damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the tiller 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 POWER HEAD

 When this attachment is being used with the recom-

mended electric power unit, refer to Electrical Safety Rules in the electric power unit’s Operator’s Manual, in addition to items contained in this 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 tiller 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Rotating tines can cause severe injury, keep all body parts

away from rotating tines.

 Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

machine towards you.

 Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the

handles and walk; never run.

 If the tiller should start to vibrate abnormally or become

noisy, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Abnormal noise is generally a warning of trouble.

 Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the tiller is in safe work-

ing condition.

 Check that the hitch pins are fully inserted on the tine

shaft before each use.

 Do not operate power equipment after it has been

dropped or damaged. Return it to your nearest authorized servicing dealer for inspection and repair.

 Stop the engine whenever you leave the tiller, or when

making any repairs or inspections.

 Make sure all proper guards and other safety devices

are properly and securely attached before using this product.

 Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines

could catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.

 Do not overload the capacity of the machine by attempt-

ing to till too deep at too fast a speed.

 Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and

remove all foreign objects.

 Keep hands, feet, and other body parts away from rotat-

ing parts.

 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

or disconnect from power supply before installing attachments or making any adjustments.

 Before storing the unit, allow the engine to cool.  When not in use, store the tiller in a dry place which is

inaccessible to children.

 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.

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Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Rotating Tines

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Danger — Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines. Rotating tines will cause injury.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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.

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:

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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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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