ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these
optional add-ons.
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r
Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
WARNING: Read and understand
operator's manual for unit to be used with
this add-on prior to operation.
Removing the Add-Ons:
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
add-on straight out of the coupler. (Fig.2)
Installing the Add-Ons:
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Remove the hanger from the top of the lower shaft
housing.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 1).
Coupler
Release Button
Counterclockwise
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Guide Recess
Clockwise
Knob
Fig. 1
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
90° Edging Hole
CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler
system are to be used in the primary hole only
unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons
operator's manual. Using the wrong hole could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
For edging when using the straight shaft trimmer add-
on, lock the release button of the cutting attchment into
the 90° edging hole or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 3).
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1. Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that add-on is operating.
4. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and
repeat steps for installing the add-on.
5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating
position (Figs. 4 & 5). Check for the following:
•
The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
•
The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is
holding the shaft grip.
•
The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the
D-handle or J-handle.
•
The unit is at waist level.
•
The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the vegetation to be cut without the
operator having to bend over.
Release Button
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 2
180° Edging Hole
Knob
Fig. 3
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