Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.796140 Operator's Manual page 9

Craftsman Convertible
TM
Coupler
Primary Hole Release Button
Knob _ _ _ \
Guide Recess
Fig. 16
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert
this unit for use with the following
add-on attachments:
• Cugivator
• Blade Edger
• Blower
• Brush Cutter
• Pruner
Upper Shaft
Attachment /
Knob
Fig, 17
hole could lead o personal injury or damage o he uni.
To Install Attachments
NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the
ground or on a workbench.
1. Make sure the unit is turned completely off.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig.
15).
g. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the
coupler until the release button (Fig. 16) snaps into the
primary hole (Fig. 16). The primary hole is on the opposite
side of the coupler from the knob (Fig. 16). Align the release
buffon with the Guide Recess (Fig. 16) to help installation.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.
_ AUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure
that the release button is fully snapped into the
primary hole (Fig. 16), and that the knob (Fig. 17) is
secure y t ghtened.
To Remove Attachments
1. Make sure the unit is turned completely off
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler.
g. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 16).
4. While firmly holding the upper shaft boom (Fig. 17), pull the
attachment out of the coupler.