Craftsman 316.7919 Removing the Trimmer, Attachment or Other Attachment, Holding the Trimmer

OPERATINGTHECONVERTIBLE TM COUPLER SYSTEM

WARN ING: Before you begin using any attachment, read

and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within.

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.

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 A'R'ACHMENTOR OTHER ATTACHMENT

damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or

I_1_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and installing all attachments.

1. Turn the knob		Release Button
counterclockwise to	Convertible TM
loosen (Fig. 7).	Coupler _	__=

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	Guide Recess
coupler (Fig. 6).	Fig. 5
REMOVING THE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT

release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 12),

I,_ AUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that the

and that the knob (Fig. 13) is securely tightened.

NOTE: To make	installing or			Primary Hole
attachment easier,			"_''-'_	_,__
removing	the
place the	unit	on the
bench.gr°undor on		a work	___,,

1.	Turn knob				Upper Shaft	Lower Shaft
	counterclockwise to				Housing	Housing
	loosen	(Fig.	7).
2.	While	firmly	holding	the	Fig. 6
	trimmer attachment			or	9O°Edging Hole

other attachment, push it (Trimmer Only) straight into the

Convertible TM coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole (Fig. 6).

NOTE: Aligning the release
button	with	the	guide	Knob
recess	will	help	5).	Fig. 7
installation		(Fig.

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

AIprotectionWARNING:to reduceAlwaysthewearrisk ofeye,injuryhearing,when footoperatingand bodythis unit.

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.
•	Cut from	left to right whenever	possible.	Fig. 8
	Cutting to	the right improves the 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

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees,

posts,	fences and	more. Rotate	the
whole	unit so that	the trimmer	Fig. 9

attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 9).

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service

and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform 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 1-800-4-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.