Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.731701 Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING:
Before using any attachment, read and I
understand the manual that came with the attachment.
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Follow all safety information contained within.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and i
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
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installing an attachment.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
The coupler enables the use of various optional attachments.
Installing the Attachment
1. Remove the cap from the attachment. If present, remove the
gray spacer from the coupler.
2. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
3. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 5).
4. Align the release button with the guide recess (Fig. 6).
5. Push the attachment straight into the coupler (Fig. 4) until the
release button snaps firmly into the primary hole (Fig. 6).
6. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler (Fig. 5).
NOTE: For decorative trimming with a string trimmer attachment,
lock the release button into the 90 ° hole (Fig. 5).
CAUTION:
Before operating the unit, make sure the
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole and the
knob is securely tightened.
CAUTION:
Unless specified otherwise, the release
button should be snapped into the primary hole only. Using
the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to
the unit.
Removing the Attachment
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 5).
3. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 6).
4. Pull the attachment straight out of the coupler (Fig. 4).
Coupler Attachment
Fig. 4
90 ° Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Tighten
Fig. 5
Loosen
Knob
Primary Hole
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 6
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