OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE RAPID-LINK™SYSTEM

The Rapid-Link™ system enables the use of this optional Add- On:

Blower/Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CCBT*

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

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

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.

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 15).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 15).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the Rapid- Link™ coupler (Fig. 16).

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.

90˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

Knob

Fig. 17

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 Rapid-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 17).

1.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 15).

Rapid-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 15

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 16).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 15).

Rapid-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

Primary Hole

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.

18). Check for the following:

•The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

•With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s right hand is holding the shaft grip

•The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the handle

•The unit is at waist level

•The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 16

3.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 17).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

Fig. 18

Some line breakage will occur from:

•Entanglement with foreign matter

•Normal line fatigue

•Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds

•Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts

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