Homelite UT15550B Tiller User Manual
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1. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here For other repairs have the tool serviced by an authorized service dealer TINE MAINTENANCE B Occasionally apply a few drops of oil to the shaft to keep the tines free on the shaft B f tines are being replaced due to wear all four tines should be replaced as a set 11 HANGER CAP SECONDARY HOLE BUTTON ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 9 There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage B 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 B The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well STORING THE TILLER ATTACHMENT Store the tiller attachment in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Key Part No No Description Qty 1 220029002 Gear Case and Drive Shaft Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 and 17 1 2 940657006 WONG LADE etc 1 3 308635001 Tine Shield Assembly Includes Key Nos 4 and 6 ssesusss 1 4 940627034 PAPANG LADE M MT TT T 1 5 660955001 dE Ee THUP Eso 4 6 940654015 Wanin EADE eT 12. T 638001004 di ciue r a E Ari 2 8 308693004 THe AS 0025 9 1 9 308693003 Tine Assembly C 1 10 308693002 TACA SONDI B eie R 1 11 308693001 Tine Assembly lee iiik 1 12 900755001 FENA SO ERE E m TT 2 13 638014001 Randle B r Clam sserrep oniani a e aE EARO eane 2 14 660643002 BFT A ORTI e a E A 1 15 660643001 Bot 1 4 20 WA orre iaar iora Ee auriala 1 16 308046001 FFAS and GMD ERE TR 1 17 940654014 Warning Lapel MO zessin eris annan Ei EENE 1 18 678132001 EGC NUT A O e r E E 4 19 678013001 Wa NET eee a E E 2 20 678012001 disce Succ RE UU mm 2 21 678016001 Aex su Iu o 2 22 518019001 Fanar Caen E E 1 983000934 Operator s Manual 960994002 eeseesseeseeeenee nennen nnne nnne nnns 1 983000934R Repair OIC EL NR E ITE E 1 STANDARD HARDWARE ITEM MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY 13 NOTES 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 B One year for the following units all Yard Broom Trimlite and Bandit models B Two years if the product is used for
3. cover any product that has been subject to misuse 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 15 In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wearitems 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 otraps 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 PEHIOD 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
4. 2 OPERATOR S MANUAL Expand it Tiller Attachment UT15550B 3 4 T I d 1 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 UT15550B SERIAL NUMBER TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 242 4672 983000 934 2 27 06 REV 00
5. G LIST Expand it Tiller Attachment J Handle with Mounting Hardware 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 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 A 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 POWER HEAD SHAFT PLER GUIDE d RECESS BUTTON POSITIONING HOLE TILLER SHAFT To install the attachment B Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment B Pushinthe button located on the shaft of the tiller attach ment B 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 comple
6. HER HEX NUT A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A 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 APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below B Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed beds for planting B Shallow cultivating to remove weeds OPERATING THE TILLER See Figure 4 Hold the tiller attachment with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation In nearly all types of soil itis not necessary or recommended to operate the tiller attachment at full throttle Doing so consistently will shorten the life of the engine and drivetrain Partial throttle will usually be sufficient OPERATION A WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines Rotat ing tines will cause serious personal injury NOTE The tines of the tiller may rotate when the engine is started B Move the tiller to the work area before starting the en
7. OPERATOR S MANUAL 9g Expand it Expan d uL f 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 Thank you for buying an Expand it M product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS i LOCC TOM E m 2 E SS aS TT 3 E Specii calety c mem 4 ONS eae E EE E EEO E R EE RE 5 E E EEEE O EA athe ANE E toate tunes bea aoa AE IO E E AN 6 EI SONON e niseetsene sete sancde hu scentet ouncebanebeatueaenss wesediees cobsameaneuaueevauesanecantowal 7 8 E Si 1 9072 7 2 7 0 8 10 TASTING HE s 11 RE oco Viowand Parts MISE sc m 12 13 TAIL t EE Ds E Parts Ordering and Sey iC eC RITTER 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 A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to fol low all instructions listed below may resul
8. OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR HEPLACEMENT 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 OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITEDTO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THEPRODUCT 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 HEVENUE 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 1 800 242 467
9. 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 E 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LA OE T S E O E E AT A E E EE E S 13 5 Ibs 4 END CAP J HANDLE TILLER ATTACHMENT SHAFT N A HANGER CAP GEAR BOX KNOW YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled B Carefully remove the items from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included B inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping B Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool B f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKIN
10. and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment 2 Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Danger Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines Rotating Rotating Tines tines will cause injury The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING A Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result WARNING in death or serious injury A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CAUTION EESAN SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest this product until you read thoroughly and understand AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic completely the operator s manual If you do not under ing use only identical replacement parts stand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Expand it customer service for assistance To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use A
11. en 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 attach ments 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 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 Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye
12. ese 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 adjust ments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments B 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 B Use only original manufacturer s replacement parts Failure to do so may cause poor performance possible injury and will void your warranty B 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 B Avoid dangerous environments Do not use the attach ment in damp or wet locations B Do not use in rain B 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 B 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 B 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 B Do no
13. gine B With the tiller on flat level ground start the engine of the power head Refer to the operator s manual of your power head B Hold the handles firmly depress the throttle trigger to increase the engine speed to a moderate speed then lower the tiller so the tines can make contact with the ground B Pull the tiller carefully toward you while it is digging into the soil s surface NOTE Pulling the tiller carefully toward you while it is digging into the soil will reduce your effort and make the tilling easier A WARNING To avoid personal injury never carry the tiller while the engine is running Move the tiller to the work area before starting the engine A WARNING After extended periods of use the tiller gearbox may become hot To avoid burns do not touch the gearbox until tt has had time to cool down A CAUTION Wear heavy gloves when installing removing or adjust ing the tiller tines With wear the tiller tines may become sharper TINE POSITION See Figure 5 Tine blades are marked with the corresponding letters A A WARNING B C and D otop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before adjusting the tiller NOTE All four tines on this unit are different and must be ines installed correctly or the tiller will not function properly When the tines are properly mounted the angled portion of the tine blade should enter the soil first not the straig
14. ht portions FELT FLAT EDGE FELT TINE A WASHER ANGLED EDGE TINEC TINE SHAFT OPERATION REGULAR TINE PATTERN See Figure 6 For most applications the regular tine pattern will work best This is the pattern set by the factory NOTE Pay attention to the hub position in relationship to the tines NARROW TINE PATTERN See Figure 7 When tilling in confined areas or rows a narrow tine pattern may be required For a narrow tine pattern B Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller B Remove the left and right outer tines A and D B Remove felt washers B Replace hitch pin in alternate holes on each side of shaft NOTE Do not force the tines on or off the shaft If you experience difficulties when removing the tines apply some penetrating oil on the shaft When reinstalling the tines make sure to clean and oil the shaft and the tine hubs STONY OR ROCKY SOIL TINE PATTERN See Figure 8 If you are tilling in stony or rocky soil and experience con tinual rock jams there is an additional tine pattern that will help correct the problem In the stony soil tine pattern the center gap is wider than in the regular tine pattern This will require additional passes to till the area For a stony soil tine pattern B Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller B Remove tines and felt washers from the shaft B Reinstall tines B and C on opposite sides of the shaft When facing the tiller attachment ti
15. ne B will now be on the left and tine C will be on the right B Reinstall felt washers B Reinstall tines A and D Tines D and B will now be on one side with tines A and C on the other B Replace hitch pins REGULAR TINE PATTERN HITCH PIN TINE HUB Fig 6 E l l I c I I I L Y N n HITCH PIN FRONT VIEW 10 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 tool operation If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A 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 or disconnect from power supply 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 A 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 de stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury
16. personal family or household use B 90days ifused 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
17. t 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 B inspect extension cords for deterioration cuts or cracks in the insulation Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear B 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 B 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 trou ble 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 otop the engine whenever you leave the tiller or wh
18. t in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 protec tion 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 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 Th
19. tely in the positioning hole the shaft is not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place B Tighten the knob securely A WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury To remove B Loosen the knob B Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE J HANDLE See Figure 3 The J handle included with the Expand it Tiller Attachment provides a barrier to assist the operator in maintaining a safe distance from the rotating tines If the power head to which the tiller attachment will be mounted does not have such a handle install the provided handle B Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator s left B insert the end of the handle between the clamps E Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in through the handle side B Place short bolt 1 4 20 x 1 in through opposite side of clamp Install flat washers lock washers and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place B After assembly is complete adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort B Tighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt OPERATION BOLT 1 4 20 x 1 in FRONT HANDLE BOLT 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in CLAMP FLAT WASHER LOCK WAS
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