OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DECORATIVE TRIMMING |
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Decorative trimming is accomplished |
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by removing all vegetation around |
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trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate |
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the whole unit so that the cutting | 30º |
attachment is at a 30° angle to the |
ground (Fig. 7).
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.
To Remove Attachments
1.Make sure the unit is turned 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.
Upper Shaft Boom 
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
Fig. 10
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing attachments.
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with
To Install Attachments
NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground
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.
HOLDING THE UNIT
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.
11). Check for the following:
or on a workbench.
1.Make sure the unit is turned completely off and unplugged.
2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 8).
3.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
Attachment
Coupler
Knob 
Fig. 8
•The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing
•With a
•The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
•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
knob (Fig. 9). Align the release button with the Guide Recess (Fig. 9) to help installation.
4.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 10).
Craftsman Convertible™ | Primary Hole Release Button |
Coupler |
Knob | Guide |
| Recess |
| Fig. 9 |
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. 9) and securely tighten the knob (Fig. 10) before operating this unit.
Fig. 11
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