Craftsman Incredi-Pull 316.791860 Operator's Manual page 6

OPERATING THE CONVERTIBLE
TM
COUPLER SYSTEM
WARNING:
Before you begin using any attachment, read
and understand the manual that came with the attachment.
Follow all safety information contained within.
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CAUTION:
These attachments are to be snapped into [
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 AI-rACHMENT OR OTHER AI-rACHMENT
[A [ Toavoidse ious e sona' and [
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachment.
1. Turn the knob Convertible
TM
Release Button
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 7).
Press and hold the
release button (Fig. 5).
While firmly holding the
upper shaft housing, pull
the trimmer attachment or
other attachment straight
out of the Convertible
TM
coupler (Fig. 6).
Guide Recess
Fig. 5
2,
3.
INSTALLING THE TRIMMER A'n'ACHMENT OR OTHER A'n'ACHMENT
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release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 6),
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
Housing Housing
Fig. 6
90° Edging Hole
(Trimm__,,, " Knob
Fig. 7
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
release button of the attachment into the 90 ° hole (Fig. 7).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
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 Fig. 9
attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 9).