OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM

The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons.

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBV Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBHS Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBST Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTP Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB

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. 9).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 9).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 10).

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

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 9).

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 9

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 10).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 9).

Release Button

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 10

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 11).

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. 11

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. 11).

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