WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT, LINE TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT, OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS
CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
AttachmentLOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Attachment | Coupler | Upper Shaft |
3.While securely holding the engine end shaft and extension shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the extension shaft coupler.
4.Repeat steps to remove extension shaft from coupler on engine end shaft.
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 on engine end shaft.
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
Locking/
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft 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.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage 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.
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 fol- lowing:
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.
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