SECTION 6: 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: Read and understand the operator’s manual for each add-on prior to operation.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen. See Figure 19.

2.Press and hold the release button. See Figure 19.

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler. See Figure 20.

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

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

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.

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Figure 19

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler. See Figure 20.

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation. See Figure 19.

Release Button

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Figure 20

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten. See Figure 21.

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

90˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

180˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

Knob

Figure 21

CAUTION: The cutting attachment and add- ons with the EZ-Link™ system are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s manual.

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 or the 180° edging hole. See Figure 21.

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