Homelite Expand-it UT15550B - Manual (Page 7)

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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 ™ Tiller Attachment
J-Handle with Mounting Hardware
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 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.
CONNECTING POWER HEAD TO EXTENSION
SHAFT AND TILLER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
The tiller attachment connects to the power head or, for extra
reach, to an extension shaft by means of a coupler device.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply may
cause serious personal injury.
Fig. 2
COUPLER
KNOB
TILLER SHAFT
POWER HEAD
SHAFT
POSITIONING
HOLE
GUIDE
RECESS
BUTTON
To install the attachment:

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment.
� Push in the button located on the shaft of the tiller attach-
ment.
� Align the button with the guide recess on the power head
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach-
ment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.
� Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
� Loosen the knob.
� Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.