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OPERATINGTHE CONVERTIBLE TM COUPLER SYSTEM
WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment, read i
and understand the manual that came with the attachment.
mFollow all safety information contained within.
CAUTION: These attachments are to be snapped into I
the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to
Ipersonal injury or damage to the unit.
The Convertible TM coupler system enables the use of these optional
attaachments.
• Edger
Cultivator
Turbo Blower
Brushcutter
Pole Saw
Blade Pruner
Hedge Trimmer
REMOVING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and i
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
Jinstalling all attachments.
1. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 7).
2. Press and hold the
release button (Fig. 5).
3. While firmly holding the
upper shaft housing, pull
the trimmer attachment or
other attachment straight
out of the Convertible TM
coupler (Fig. 6).
Convertible TM Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 5
iNSTALLiNG THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
_ CAUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that the
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 6),
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and that the knob (Fig. 7) is securely tightened.
NOTE: To make installing or Primary Hole
removing the
attachment easier, _ __ __,,
place the unit on the
ground or on a work
bench. _ ,_
1. Turn knob
counterclockwise to Upper Shaft Lower Shaft
loosen (Fig. 7). Housing
2. While firmly holding the Housing
trimmer attachment or Fig. 6
other attachment, push it 90° Edging Hole
straight into the (Trimmer Only)
Convertible TM coupler
until the release button
snaps firmly into the
primary hole (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Aligning the release
button with the guide
recess will help Knob
installation (Fig. 5). Fig. 7
3. Turn the knob clockwise
to tighten (Fig. 7).
For decorative edging with the line head trimmer attachment or
other attachment, lock the release button of the attachment into the
90 ° hole (Fig. 7).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
I A I WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body i
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. J
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 8).
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 slightly bent,
the left hand holding the D-handle
The unit is at waist level
The trimmer attachment is parallel to
the ground and easily contacts the
grass without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
= Keep the trimmer attachment parallel _'_
to the ground. _u_,_
• Cut from left to right whenever possible. Fig. 8
Cutting to the right improvesthe unit's
cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:
Following the trimming tips
- What vegetation is being cut
- Where vegetation is being cut
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DECORATIVE TRiMMiNG 30/o__
Decorative trimming is accomplished by
removing all vegetation around trees,
posts, fences and more. Rotate the
whole unit so that the trimmer
attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform
I _ I maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service
I -- I and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the unit cannot start.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to
Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1=8004=MY=HOME®
for more information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
for more information.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the
engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If
you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration,
this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Call 1=800=4-MY-HOME ®for more information. DO NOT attempt to
perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from
contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.
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