Craftsman 316.79614 Operator's Manual page 9

Craftsman Convertible™
Coupler
Knob
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE™
FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert
this unit for use with the following
add-on attachments:
• Cultivator
• Blade Edger
• Blower
• Brush Cutter
• Pruner
CAUTION:
These add-on attachments are to be
snapped into the primary hole only. Using the wrong
hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Primary Hole Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 16
Upper Shaft
Boom
Attachment
Knob
Fig. 17
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).
3. 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
button with the Guide Recess (Fig. 16) to help installation.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.
CAUTION:
that the release button is fully snapped into the
primary hole (Fig. 16), and that the knob (Fig. 17) is
securely tightened.
To Remove Attachments
1. Make sure the unit is turned completely off
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler.
3. 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.
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Before operating this unit, be sure