Ryobi Expand-it UT15703A User's Manual
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1. neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operators 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 11 In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters 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 NO2. For easier operation and longer blade life lubricate the blade before and after each use E Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface E Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth E 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 attach ment then oil You can then resume trimming Do not oil while hedge trimmer is running STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER E Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly and lubricate before storing E Store the hedge trimmer in a dry well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children E Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi cals and de icing salts E Always place the blade sheath on the cutting blade before storing or when the hedge trimmer is not in use EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Key Part Key Part No Number Description Qty No Number Description Qty 1 308828001 Lower Drive Shaft Assembly 1 17 660924002 Screw M4 xX VOMM esiseina 4 2 518019001 Hanger Capieieccciseieisessicvsetsevesecceatazenaece 1 18 678346001 Spring Washer irsinin isisisi 4 3 308829001 Pinion Assembly eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeenees 1 19 518463001 Blade Sheath issia daniar 1 4 660927001 Screw M5 x 11 8 mm 2 20 660925001 Screw M4 XO mm 1 5 67834300
3. fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury Ad 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 A 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 A WARNING Hedgetrimmer 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 E Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery OPERATING TIPS See Figures 4 5 A 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 A 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 OPERATION A WARNING To avoid burns from hot surfaces never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level E Do not force the hedge trimmer
4. 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 E 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 A WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment Check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury POWER HEAD POSITIONING GUIDE HOLE RECESS ATTACHMENT SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment E 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 E 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 E The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well OPERATION HANGER Sl SECONDARY NE ie A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless
5. through heavy shrubbery This can cause the blades to bind and slow down If the blades slow down reduce the pace E 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 E f blades do become jammed stop the engine allow the blades to stop and remove the obstruction E f 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 E 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 OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 6 A 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 E 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 sid
6. 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
7. 1 Spring WaShe ccccessceeesereeeseeeees 3 21 660927002 Screw M5 x 14 5 MM eeeeeeeeeeeees 6 6 678341001 Wash eii se ccs scecechiteed cchicidedecdeasscevesceecessses 2 22 660926001 Screw M5 x26pbmm 4 7 308830001 Output Shaft Assembly 00eee 1 23 638342001 E ege 1 8 678350001 CAM E 2 24 940726005 Log Label e geduet eden caved 1 9 308548001 Blade Ass mbly nn 1 25 940680005 Hot Surface Label 1 10 901382001 Eet eben ch ates arene gelee g 3 26 940724003 REENEN 1 11 308827001 Housing Assembly nsssseeeenoeeneeeeennee 1 27 940657014 Warning Label atsi2sccnivacniiniics 1 12 518464001 Housing Bottom Plate 1 960227042 Operator s Manual 13 660923001 Screw M3 5 X 8 mm 6 EE l 14 660924001 Screw M4 xX 12 mm 2 15 591617001 SOA Gerbe ge been reg 1 16 678344002 NUT M4 EE 6 STANDARD HARDWARE ITEM MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY 10 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 E 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
8. OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand it Hedge Trimmer Attachment UT15703A Expand if Attachment System 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 A 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 Inlicole 0lcli s EE 2 EE ET 3 SPEGNE Say TEE 3 el ele A Features eege EE Ee ee Ee EE EEeeeg 5 PASSED KE 7 leen EE 7 8 E Weu Le 9 Exploded View anid Parts LISt iscieits destesdececexexdesudadvsscuqaende ced exeies eaa Ea seiueacessvesavevnanses dacdaennesazs LANE AETR SEE Ea 10 WANAD EE 11 Parts Ordering ANd Gervice cece eee eee e teen eee eee eee ee eee eae eee eee eee aetna eee 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to fol low all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injur
9. RTH 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 OROTHER 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 ALIKE 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 ORINCONVENIENCE 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 B OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand it Hedge T
10. al 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 Keep Bystanders Away Always keep bystanders at least 50 ft away Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Sharp Blade Sharp cutting blades To prevent serious injury do not touch cutting blades Risk of Electrocution DANGER 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 Eye Hearing and Head Protection A WARNING 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 CAUTION 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 servic ing use only identical replacement parts AA WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to operate
11. and satisfactorily operated the tool E f 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 A 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 A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries 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 A WARNING Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury A 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 ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD See Figure 2 A 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 E Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft E Push in the button
12. e to side E 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 E Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects E Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines fencing posts buildings or other immovable objects E Never use a blade after hitting a hard object with out first inspecting it for damage Do not use if any damage is detected MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A 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 A 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 BLADE CARE E Lubricate the cutting blade after each use E Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear E f it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced take the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center LUBRICATING THE BLADE See Figure 7
13. erating 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 in jury 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 in structions 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 interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand oper Read Your Operator s Manual ator s manu
14. njury Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before making any ad justments 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 Use heavy gloves when op
15. rimmer Attachment UT15703A Expand if Attachment System 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 UT15703A SERIAL NUMBER TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 242 4672 983000 953 6 13 06 REV 00
16. 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 A 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 CH 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 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS UTEING CaP Ee EE 3 8 in Beete Lu e WT EE 17 1 2 in ATTACHMENT SHAFT BLADE SHEATH KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER BLADE SHEATH ATTACHMENT Always use the blade sheath to cover the blade when the See Figure 1 trimmer attachment is not in use Before using this product familiarize yourself with all operat ing features and safety requirements ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled E Carefully remove the items from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected
17. y 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 medica tion Amoment 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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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 i
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