Craftsman 316.7454 Operator's Manual page 8

DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished
by removing all vegetation around
trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate
the whole unit so that the cutting
attachment is at a 30° angle to the
ground (Fig. 7).
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.
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with add-on
attachments as specified in this manual.
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 and unplugged.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise
to loosen the coupler (Fig. 8).
3. While firmly holding the
attachment, push it straight into
the coupler until the release
button (Fig. 9) snaps into the
primary hole (Fig. 9). The
primary hole is on the opposite
side of the coupler from the
knob (Fig. 9). Align the release button with the Guide Recess
(Fig. 9) to help installation.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 10).
Craftsman Convertible™
Coupler
Knob
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the primary
hole (Fig. 9) and securely tighten the knob (Fig. 10)
before operating this unit.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
30º
Fig. 7
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
Fig. 8
Primary Hole Release Button
Guide
Recess
Fig. 9
To Remove Attachments
1. Make sure the unit is turned
completely off and unplugged.
2. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the
coupler (Fig. 8).
3. Press and hold the release
button (Fig. 9).
4. While firmly holding the upper
shaft boom (Fig. 10), pull the
attachment out of the coupler.
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. 9), and that the knob (Fig. 10) is
securely tightened.
HOLDING THE UNIT
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.
11). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's hand is
holding the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
D-handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily
contacts the vegetation without the need to bend over
Upper Shaft Boom
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
Fig. 10
Fig. 11