Fig. 20

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.

WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit.

INSTALLING FIXED LINE

Always use original equipment manufacturer 0.105 inch

(2.667 mm) replacement line. Lines other than those specified may make the engine overheat or fail.

To install the trimming line:

1.Insert each end of the

replacement line into the holes on either side of retention hook (Fig. 16).

2. Push the ends through until

 

they stick out of the sides of

Fig. 16

the head (Fig. 17).

 

3. Pull the ends through making

 

sure that the ends are of equal

 

length and the middle of the

 

line is centered between the

 

insertion holes (Fig. 18).

 

4. If the ends are not of equal

 

length, push the longer end

 

back through the head part

 

way and pull the shorter end to

 

compensate. Repeat until

Fig. 17

both ends are the same length.

 

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM

The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional add-on attachments:

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBBC

To Install Attachments

NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground

or on a workbench.

Attachment

1. Make sure the unit is turned

 

completely off.

Coupler

2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 20).

3.While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into

the coupler until the release

Knob

button (Fig. 21) snaps into the

 

primary hole (Fig. 21). The primary hole is on the opposite

side of the coupler from the knob (Fig. 21). Align the release button with the Guide Recess (Fig. 21) to help installation.

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Primary Hole

Release Button

Attachment

 

Upper Shaft

 

Boom

 

 

Knob

 

Guide

 

 

Recess

Fig. 21

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. 15) and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

Fig. 18

5.Push the trimmer line behind the hook to secure it from coming loose while running

(Fig. 19).

Fig. 19

4.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 22).

To Remove Attachments

1.Make sure the unit is turned completely off.

2.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 20).

3.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 21).

4.While firmly holding the upper shaft boom (Fig. 21), pull the attachment out of the coupler.

Coupler

Knob

Fig. 22

WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment, read and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within.

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

CAUTION: These attachments are to be snapped into the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

CAUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that the release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 21), and that the knob (Fig. 22) is securely tightened.

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