Ryobi Trimmer UT15703A User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
Expand-it™  
Hedge Trimmer Attachment  
UT15703A  
Your Expand-itHedge 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.  
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-itProduct.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
GENERAL 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 injury.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-  
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric  
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these instructions and the instructions for the power  
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.  
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.  
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.  
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible  
injury, and will void your warranty.  
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this  
unit.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent  
job except that for which it is intended.  
entanglement in any moving parts.  
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.  
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. A moment of inattention while operating power tools  
may result in serious personal injury.  
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.  
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.  
Blade coasts after being turned off.  
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep  
Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and  
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.  
when installing or removing blades.  
To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the  
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.  
engine running.  
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do  
not use this product with any AC power head.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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  
Precautions that involve your safety.  
Safety Alert Symbol  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand oper-  
ator’s manual before using this product.  
Read Your Operator’s Manual  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or  
a full face shield, as well as hearing protection when operating  
this product.  
Eye, Hearing and Head  
Protection  
50' 15m  
Keep Bystanders Away  
Hot Surface  
Always keep bystanders at least 50 ft. away.  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot  
surface.  
Sharp cutting blades. To prevent serious injury, do not touch  
cutting blades.  
Sharp Blade  
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  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
DANGER:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.  
SERVICE  
WARNING:  
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.  
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,donotattempttooperate  
this product until you read thoroughly and understand  
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s  
manualandreviewfrequentlyforcontinuingsafeoperation  
and instructing others who may use this product.  
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 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 Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Cutting Capacity............................................................................................................................................................ 3/8 in.  
Effective Cutting Area...............................................................................................................................................17-1/2 in.  
ATTACHMENT  
SHAFT  
BLADE SHEATH  
END  
CAP  
BLADE  
GUARD  
BLADE  
Fig. 1  
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER  
BLADE SHEATH  
ATTACHMENT  
See Figure 1.  
Always use the blade sheath to cover the blade when the  
trimmer attachment is not in use.  
Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operat-  
ing features and safety requirements.  
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ASSEMBLY  
UNPACKING  
ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER  
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.  
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD  
See Figure 2.  
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.  
PACKING LIST  
Expand-itHedge Trimmer Attachment  
(Completely Assembled)  
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft  
and remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.  
Push in the button 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.  
Blade Sheath  
Hanger Cap  
Operator’s Manual  
Tighten the knob securely.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this  
attachment.  
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.  
WARNING:  
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating  
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use  
to avoid serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Donotconnecttopowerheaduntilassemblyiscomplete.  
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and  
possible serious personal injury.  
POWER HEAD  
SHAFT  
POSITIONING  
HOLE  
GUIDE  
RECESS  
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.  
BUTTON  
COUPLER  
KNOB  
ATTACHMENT SHAFT  
Fig. 2  
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ASSEMBLY  
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE  
POWER HEAD  
For removing or changing the attachment:  
Loosen the knob.  
HANGER  
CAP  
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and  
separate ends.  
HOLE  
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER  
See Figure 3.  
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.  
SECONDARY  
HOLE  
BUTTON  
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used  
Fig. 3  
for hanging purposes as well.  
OPERATION  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:  
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.  
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery  
OPERATING TIPS  
See Figures 4 - 5.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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.  
WARNING:  
Hedgetrimmerbladesareextremelysharp.Donotremove  
thebladesheathuntilthehedgetrimmerisfullyassembled  
and ready to use. Always use caution when removing the  
blade sheath. Failure to comply could result in possible  
serious personal injury.  
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OPERATION  
WARNING:  
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit  
with the bottom of the engine above waist level.  
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.  
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the  
blades slow down, reduce the pace.  
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.  
If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the  
blades to stop, and remove the obstruction.  
Fig. 4  
If 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.  
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.  
Fig. 5  
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.  
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  
side to side.  
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.  
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.  
Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,  
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.  
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object with-  
out first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any  
damage is detected.  
Fig. 6  
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MAINTENANCE  
Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade.  
WARNING:  
Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth.  
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
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.  
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.  
WARNING:  
Bladesaresharp. Toreducethepossibilityofseriousinjury,  
alwaysweargloveswhenperformingmaintenanceonthe  
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.  
Fig. 7  
BLADE CARE  
STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER  
Lubricate the cutting blade after each use.  
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly and lubricate before  
Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear.  
storing.  
If it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced, take  
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place  
the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center.  
that is inaccessible to children.  
LUBRICATING THE BLADE  
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-  
See Figure 7.  
cals and de-icing salts.  
Foreasieroperationandlongerbladelife, lubricatetheblade  
before and after each use.  
Always place the blade sheath on the cutting blade before  
storing or when the hedge trimmer is not in use.  
Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface.  
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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST  
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Key  
No.  
Part  
Number  
Key  
No.  
Part  
Number  
Description  
Qty.  
Description  
Qty.  
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308828001  
Lower Drive Shaft Assembly................ 1  
Hanger Cap.......................................... 1  
Pinion Assembly .................................. 1  
17 660924002  
18 678346001  
19 518463001  
20 660925001  
21 660927002  
22 660926001  
23 638342001  
24 940726005  
25 940680005  
26 940724003  
27 940657014  
960227042  
* Screw (M4 x 16 mm)............................ 4  
Spring Washer ..................................... 4  
Blade Sheath ....................................... 1  
* Screw (M4 x 9 mm).............................. 1  
* Screw (M5 x 14.5 mm)......................... 6  
* Screw (M5 x 26.5 mm)......................... 4  
Cam Spacer......................................... 1  
Logo Label........................................... 1  
Hot Surface Label................................ 1  
Data Label............................................ 1  
Warning Label...................................... 1  
518019001  
308829001  
660927001  
678343001  
678341001  
308830001  
678350001  
308548001  
* Screw (M5 x 11.8 mm)......................... 2  
Spring Washer ..................................... 3  
Washer................................................. 2  
Output Shaft Assembly........................ 1  
Cam ..................................................... 2  
Blade Assembly................................... 1  
Felt....................................................... 3  
Housing Assembly............................... 1  
Housing Bottom Plate.......................... 1  
* Screw (M3.5 x 8 mm)........................... 6  
* Screw (M4 x 12 mm)............................ 2  
Seal...................................................... 1  
* Nut (M4) ............................................... 6  
10 901382001  
11 308827001  
12 518464001  
13 660923001  
14 660924001  
15 591617001  
16 678344002  
Operator’s Manual  
(Not Shown) ......................................... 1  
* STANDARD HARDWARE ITEM — MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY  
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WARRANTY  
In addition, this warranty does not cover:  
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor  
Adjustments, Ignition, Filters  
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. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines,  
Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts,  
Tines,FeltWashers,HitchPins,MulchingBlades,Blower  
Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags and  
Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains  
One year for the following units: all Yard Broom, Trimlite,  
and Bandit models;  
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.  
Two years if the product is used for personal, family or  
household use;  
90daysifusedforanyotherpurpose,suchascommercial  
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  
ENTIRETYAFTERTHEEXPIRATIONOFTHEAPPROPRIATE  
TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY WARRANTY  
PERIOD. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,  
INC.’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS  
STRICTLYANDEXCLUSIVELYLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIROR  
REPLACEMENTOFDEFECTIVEPARTSANDTECHTRONIC  
INDUSTRIESNORTHAMERICA,INC., DOESNOTASSUME  
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,OROTHERDAMAGESINCLUDING,BUT  
NOTLIMITEDTO,EXPENSEOFRETURNINGTHEPRODUCT  
TO AN EXPAND-IT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AND  
EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER,  
MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM  
CHARGES,RENTALOFALIKEPRODUCTDURINGTHETIME  
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.SOMESTATESDONOTALLOW  
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVELIMITATION  
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
or rental.  
Thiswarrantyextendstotheoriginalretailpurchaseronlyand  
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  
withoutchargeforpartsandlaborbyanExpand-itauthorized  
service center.  
The product, including any defective part, must be returned  
toanExpand-itauthorizedservicecenterwithinthewarranty  
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, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that  
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating  
instructions as specified in this operator’s 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.  
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.  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
Expand-it™  
Hedge Trimmer Attachment  
UT15703A  
SERVICE  
Forpartsorservice, contactyournearestExpand-itauthorizedservicecenter. Besuretoprovideall  
relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest  
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.  
UT15703A  
MODEL NUMBER  
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)  
 

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