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.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 22).

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 23).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 22).

Release Button

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 23

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

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 22).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 23).

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

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

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. 22).

90˚ Edging Hole (Trimmer Only)

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 22

Knob

Fig. 24

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. 24).

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