Operating The Coupler - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745501 Instruction Manual

OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model isequipped with acoupler
which
e nables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attach-
ments are:
Edger ................. 358.792403
Cultivator .............. 358.792410
Blower ................ 358.792421
Brushcutter ............ 358.792443
Pruner ................ 358.792450
,_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re-
moving or installing attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or instal-
ling attachments, place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower \
Attachment
.OOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-
wise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
'_WARNING: Make sure the lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pant_ _ Protection
Heavy Shoe_._
Cut only from your right to your left.
'RWARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Cut only from your right to your left
to ensure debris is thrown away
from you. Without bending over,
keep line near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into materi-
al being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher
speed than necessary. The cutting
line will cut efficiently when the engine
is run at less than full throttle. At lower
speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration. The cutting line will last
longer and will be less likely to "weld"
onto the spool.
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