OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™SYSTEM

The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons:

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE

Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB

Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS

Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBBC*

*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.

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 add-ons.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 24).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 24).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 25).

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to make add-on installation or removal easier.

1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 24).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 24

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 25).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 24).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 25

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 24).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary

hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

90˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

Knob

Fig. 26

CAUTION: Add-ons are to be used in the primary

hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 26).

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