Craftsman 316.792480 Operator's Manual page 5

Allen Wrench Pruner Blade
Shaft Housing
Blade Cover
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Hanger Extension Boom
Nut Washer
Craftsman Convertible
TM
Coupler
Hook
INSTALLING / REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT
I _llL I WARNING:
Prior to operation, read and understand the
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operator's manual for unit to be used with this attachment.
The Bladed Pruner Attachment may be mounted to different power
tools. The instruction manuals for the basic power tool and the
attachment contain the information necessary for operation of the
power tool combination. Therefore, always read BOTH instruction
manuals before using the power tool for the first time. Keep the
manuals in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place
the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
I_ I WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
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damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachments.
Removing the Attachment or Extension Boom
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
" Release Button _ Guide Recess
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Fig. 1
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
attachment or extension boom out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
Installing the Attachment or Extension Boom
1. Remove the hanger or shipping cap from the top of the shaft housing.
2. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the attachment or extension boom, push it
straight into the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help
installation (Fig. 1).
Primary Hole __
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Fig. 2
I _ I WARNING: To
avoid serious
personal injury
and
damage to the unit, NEVER install more than one extension
boom to a power too.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
CAUTION:
Lock the
release button in the
primary hole (Fig. 2) and
securely tighten the
knob before operating Knob
th s un t.
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5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the
attachment or extension
boom. Fig. 3
,_ CAUTION:
The attachments with the coupler system is
to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole
could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
The attachment should be installed with the release button inthe primary
hole.
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1. Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that attachment is operating.
4. If the attachment is not operating, remove attachment and
repeat steps for installing the attachment,
5. Recheck operation of attachment.