TTI Expand-it UT15519B Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TM
Expand-it™
Blower Attachment
UT15519B
Your new Expand-it™ Blower 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
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z Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
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z Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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z Parts, Ordering, and Service ....................................................................................................................................... 12
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INTRODUCTION
With the Expand-it™ Blower Attachment, clearing leaves,
pine needles and other debris from your lawn, driveway, or
deck will be a breeze. Just connect the Expand-it™ Blower
Attachment to your attachment capable trimmer and
clearing large areas will be a simple task. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the
design of this blower attachment making it easy to maintain
and operate.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new Expand-it™ Blower 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 blower 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 Z87.1-1989 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
blower 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 BLOWER USE
z Never direct air blast towards any persons, animals,
plants, or delicate objects.
z Keep air intake clear of debris.
z Always stay clear of air intake while blower is running.
z Do not point blower in direction of people or pets.
z Wear a face mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk
of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
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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.
Long hair. Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet.
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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