Homelite UT15550B manual Operation, Attaching the J-HANDLE, Applications, Operating the Tiller

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.

Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator’s left.

Insert the end of the handle between the clamps.

Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side.

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.

After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort.

Tighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt.

	BOLT
FRONT	(1/4-20 x 1 in.)	BOLT
	(1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.)
HANDLE

CLAMP

CLAMP	FLAT WASHER
	LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT	Fig. 3

OPERATION

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.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed beds for planting

Shallow cultivating to remove weeds

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.

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.

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, it is 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.

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