Operating The Coupler, Removing Attachment

OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

MODEL:

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP3000B

WARNING: Always disconnect pow- erhead spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING ATTACHMENT

CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the powerhead and attach- ment on a flat surface for stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Upper Tube

Coupler

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use. To install hang- er on attachment:

1.Remove the tube cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.

2.Press and hold the locking/release but- ton.

3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

Heavy,

Long Pants

Lower

LOOSEN

Boots

Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

2.Press and hold the locking/release but- ton.

Locking/Release

Button

	Coupler	Upper Tube
	Lower Attachment	Upper Tube
	Lower Attachment

3.While securely holding the upper tube, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

1.Remove the tube cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.

2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of upper tube cou- pler.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Tube Release

Button

3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.

Cut from your left to your right.

NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is not designed for use with electric powerheads.

When operating unit with brushcutter attach- ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder strap clamp, stand as shown and check for the following:

SWear eye protection and heavy clothing.

SKeep arms extended with right hand holding

the trigger handle of powerhead.

SKeep left arm extended with left hand hold-

ing the handlebar.

SKeep unit below waist level.

SShoulder strap pad should be centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered

on your back.

SMaintain full weight of tool on left shoulder. S Without bending over, keep the blade near and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-

to material being cut.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

SBlade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce the chance of its occur- ring, and how you can remain in control of unit

if blade thrust occurs.

SWHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST --Blade Thrust can occur when spinning blade con- tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact causes blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be violent enough to cause operator to be pro- pelled in any direction and lose control of unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if blade contacts operator or others.