Operation; Maintenance And Repair; Removing The Trimmer Attachment Or Other Attachment; Holding The Trimmer - Craftsman Incredi-Pull 316.791860 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE CONVERTIBLE
TM
COUPLER SYSTEM
WARNING:
Before you begin using any attachment, read I
and understand the manual that came with the attachment.
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Follow all safety information contained within.
CAUTION:
These attachments are to be snapped into I
the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to
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personal injury or damage to the unit.
The Convertible
TM
coupler system enables the use of these optional
attachments.
• Edger
Cultivator
Turbo Blower
Brushcutter
Pole Saw
Blade Pruner
Hedge Trimmer
REMOVING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and 1
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachment.
1. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 7).
2. Press and hold the
release button (Fig. 5).
3. While firmly holding the
upper shaft housing, pull
the trimmer attachment or
other attachment straight
out of the Convertible
TM
coupler (Fig. 6).
Convertible
TM
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 5
iNSTALLiNG THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
_ CAUTION:
Before operating this unit, be sure that the
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 6),
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and that the knob (Fig. 7) is securely tightened.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place
the unit on the ground
or on a work bench. Primary Hole
1. Turn knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 7).
2. While firmly holding the
trimmer attachment or
other attachment, push it
straight into the
Convertible
TM
coupler
until the release button
snaps firmly into the
primary hole (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Aligning the release
button with the guide
recess will help
installation (Fig. 5).
3. Turn the knob clockwise
to tighten (Fig. 7).
For decorative edging with the
line head trimmer attachment
or other attachment, lock the
Housing Housing
Fig. 6
90° Edging Hole
{Trimm_ ..... Knob
Fig. 7
release button of the attachment into the 90 ° hole (Fig. 7).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
_L_ WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 8).
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 slightly bent,
the left hand holding the D-handle
The unit is at waist level
The trimmer attachment is parallel to
the ground and easily contacts the
grass without the need to bend over
TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• Keep the trimmer attachment parallel '_
to the ground.
Cut from left to right whenever possible. Fig. 8
Trimmer to the right improves the unit's
trimmer efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
The life of your trimmer line is dependent upon:
Following the trimming tips
What vegetation is being cut
Where vegetation is being cut
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by
removing all vegetation around trees,
posts, fences and more. Rotate the
whole unit so that the trimmer
attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 9).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service
and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the unit cannot start.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to
Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME ®
for more information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME ®
for more information.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the
engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If
you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration,
this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Call 1=800=4-MY=HOME ® for more information. DO NOT attempt to
perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from
contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.