ASSEMBLY 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 product.

WARNING: When using any attachment, read and understand that attachment’s specific manual before you begin operation. Follow all applicable safety information.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 16).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 16).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 17).

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. 16).

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

90˚ Edging Hole

the line head cutting

(Trimmer Only)

attachment with EZ-

 

Link™ models), lock the

 

release button of the

 

cutting attachment into

 

the 90° edging hole

 

(Fig. 18).

 

Knob

Fig. 18

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 16

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 17).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 16).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Release Button

 

 

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 17

3.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 18).

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

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