OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™SYSTEM

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

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r

Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r

Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

WARNING: Prior to operation, read and understand the operator’s manual for the add-on to be used with this unit.

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. 11).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 11).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 11).

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 13).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. 12) and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

90˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

Knob

Fig. 13

CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler system is to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 11

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ- Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

Primary Hole

 

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 12

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. 11).

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).

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. 13).

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.

14). 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 assist 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

Fig. 14

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