Upper Shaft
Coupler
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
Lower Attachment
LOOSEN
when attachment is not in use. To install hanger on attachment:
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.
2.Press and hold the locking/release button.
3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.
TIGHTEN Knob
2.Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release
Button
Coupler | Upper Shaft | |
Lower Attachment | ||
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3.While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri- ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRUNER ATTACHMENT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Head
protection Eye protection
Long pants
Heavy shoes
DANGER: Do not extend arms above shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- neath branch being cut.
WARNING: Always wear head, eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the follow- ing:
SExtend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
SHold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
SKeep engine end below waist level.
SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not pruning. To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion.
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