DECORATIVE
TRIMMING
Decorative
trimming isaccomplished
byremoving allvegetation around
trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate
the whole unit s othat t hecutting
attachment
isata30 ° angle t othe
ground ( Fig. 7).
30 °
Fig. 7
WARNING:
Before you begin using any
attachment,
read and understand the manual that
came with the attachment.
Follow all safety
information
contained within.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing attachments.
CRAFTSMAN
CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with add-on
attachments
as specified in this manual.
To Install Attachments
NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground
2.
3.
4.
or on a workbench.
Make sure the unit is turned
completely
off and unplugged.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
to loosen the coupler (Fig. 8).
While firmly holding the
attachment, push it straight into
the coupler until the release
button (Fig. 9) snaps into the
primary hole (Fig. 9). The
primary hole is on the opposite
side of the coupler from the
Attachmentj_
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Coupler
Fig. 8
knob (Fig. 9). Align the release button with the Guide Recess
(Fig. 9) to help installation.
Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 10).
Craftsman
Convertible
TM
Coupler_
Primary Hole
Release Button
Knob _(/_JL_
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Guide
__
Recess
Fig. 9
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CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the primary I
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hole (Fig. 9) and securely tighten the knob (Fig. 10)
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before operating this unit.
To Remove Attachments
Upper Shaft Boom
1.
Make sure the unit is turned
Attachment
completely
off and unplugged.
2.
Turn the knob
counterclockwise
to loosen the
coupler (Fig. 8).
3.
Press and hold the release
button (Fig. 9).
4.
While firmly holding the upper
shaft boom (Fig. 10), pull the
attachment
out of the coupler.
Knob
Fig. f0
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CAUTION:
These attachments are to be snapped
into the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
CAUTION:
Before operating this unit, be sure
that the release button is fully snapped into the
primary hole (Fig. 9), and that the knob (Fig. 10) is
securely tightened.
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HOLDING THE UNIT
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.
11). Check for the following:
•
The operator is wearing eye protection
and proper clothing
•
With a slightly-bent
right arm, the operator's
hand is
holding the shaft grip
•
The operator's
left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
D-handle
•
The unit is at waist level
•
The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily
contacts the vegetation without the need to bend over
Fig. 11