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 (Fig. 19).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 19).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 19).

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut off the unit 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. 20).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 19

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 20).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 19).

Release Button

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 20

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 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

Fig. 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 (Fig. 21).

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