Craftsman Weedwacker 316.790130 Operator's Manual page 9

This trimmer has been designed and built to withstand
normal use. It will provide many hours of service provid-
ed the operating instructions are closely followed.
WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal
injury, shut off and unplug the unit before
removing or installing attachments.
This unit is equipped with a coupler, which enables
optional attachments to be installed. The optional
attachments are:
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Model No. 316.790401
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Model No. 316.790410
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Model No. 316.790430
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Model No. 316.790420
WARNING:
Read and understand operator's
manual for the attachment to be used with this
unit prior to operation.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment
easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Removing the Attachment:
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 6).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 6).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or optional attachment
straight out of the coupler (Fig. 7).
Installing the Attachment:
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 6).
2. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight
into the coupler (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 7).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 8).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
CAUTION:
The attachments with the coupler
are to be used in the primary hole unless stated
otherwise in the specific attachments opera-
tor's manual. Using the wrong hole could lead
to
personal injury, or damage to the unit.
Coupler
Knob
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Housing
– 9 –
Release Button
Guide
Recess
Fig. 6
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft
Housing
Fig. 7
Knob
Fig. 8