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WARNING:

When  servicing,  use  only  identical  replacement  parts. 

Use  of  any  other  parts  may  create  a  hazard  or  cause 

product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 

shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also 
wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before  inspecting,  cleaning,  or  servicing  the  machine, 

shut  off  engine,  wait  for  all  moving  parts  to  stop,  and 

disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark 

plug.  Failure  to  follow  these  instructions  can  result  in 

serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid  using  solvents  when  cleaning  plastic  parts.  Most 

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 

with  plastic  parts.  Chemicals  can  damage,  weaken  or 

destroy  plastic  which  may  result  in  serious  personal 
injury.

REPLACING THE TRI-ARC

®

 BLADE

See Figures 7 - 8.

To remove blade:

  Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the 

gear head.

  Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the 

flanged washer and gear head.

  Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise (left-handed 

threads).

  Remove the cupped washer and the blade.

To install blade:

  Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow 

side toward the brushcutter guard.

  Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the 

blade fits flat and the raised hub goes through the hole 

in the blade.

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  Install the cupped washer with the raised center away 

from the blade.

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  Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft.

  Insert the head locking tool through the flanged washer 

and gear head.

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  Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left-

handed threads).

MAINTENANCE

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

BUTTON

HOLE

HANGER 

CAP

SECONDARY 

HOLE

Fig. 7

GEAR HEAD 

LOCKING TOOL

BLADE NUT

CUPPED 

WASHER

SLOT

FLANGED 

WASHER

BLADE

GEAR SHAFT

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  Tighten the blade nut and torque to 120 in.lb. minimum 

(finger tight plus 1/2 turn).

STORING THE ATTACHMENT

Store the attachment in a well-ventilated place that is inac-

cessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such 

as garden chemicals and deicing salts.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER

See Figure 9.

There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.

  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.

  The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used 

for hanging purposes as well.

Summary of Contents for Expand-it UT15702B

Page 1: ...n 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 Thank you for buyi...

Page 2: ...8 9 Maintenance 10 Exploded View and Parts List 11 Warranty 12 Parts Ordering and Service Back page This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance an...

Page 3: ...injury Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before mak ing any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect unit before each use fo...

Page 4: ...any other blade To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury The TRI ARC blade is suited for cutting thicker weeds or pulpy stalks only Do...

Page 5: ...INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if...

Page 6: ...EAD END CAP J HANDLE ASSEMBLY SHOULDER HARNESS ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully remove the items from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list ar...

Page 7: ...ttachment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole NOTE If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shafts are not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to si...

Page 8: ...your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended...

Page 9: ...ker weeds and pulpy stalks When the blade becomes dull it can be turned over to extend the life of the blade Do not sharpen the TRI ARC blade Use only TRI ARC blade part number 06297 available at your...

Page 10: ...washer and gear head Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise left handed threads Remove the cupped washer and the blade To install blade Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow s...

Page 11: ...Hex Head Screw 1 4 in 20 x 1 1 4 in 1 10 000998233 Boom Assembly Includes Key No 12 1 11 518019001 Hanger Cap 1 12 940657004 Warning Label 1 13 638014001 Handle Bar Clamp 2 14 678016001 Hex Nut 1 4 in...

Page 12: ...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 operatio...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES...

Page 14: ...vide 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 mo...

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