Craftsman 104.79212 Operator's Manual

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9INSTALLING ATTACHMENTSFig. 1190° EdgingHoleINSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENTSNOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work benchto make accessory installation or removal easier.1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig.10).2. While firmly holding the attachment shaft, push it straightinto the attachment coupler (Fig.10).NOTE: Aligning the release button with receiving hole willhelp installation (Fig.10).3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 11). The unit isready to use.Fig. 10Receiving Hole Release ButtonAttachmentCouplerUpper ShaftHousingKnob AttachmentShaftLine up partsFor edging, lock the release button of the cuttingattachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig.11), so that theengine remains in the upright position while operating.REMOVING CUTTING ATTACHMENTS1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig.12).2. Press and hold the release button (Fig.12).3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pullthe cutting attachment or add-on straight out of thecoupler (Fig.12).CouplerFig. 12Release ButtonWARNING:To avoid serious injury and damage to the unit,shut off the unit before removing or installingattachments.Brushcutter attachment..................................................358.79244Edger attachment..............................................................358.79240Cultivator attachment......................................................358.79241Blower attachment............................................................358.79242Pruner attachment.............................................................358.79245AVAILABLE CUTTING ATTACHMENTSYour unit is provided with the Hassle-Free™ CuttingHead attachment shaft.EDGING POSITION• Lock the release button in the receiving hole andsecurely tighten the knob before operating this unit.NOTE:• Except for edging, attachments are to be used in thereceiving hole only. Using the wrong hole could leadto personal injury or damage to the unit.• Always install the attachment so that the engine isupright (propane tank on bottom) when unit is oper-ated. A secondary receiving hole is provided for use ofa trimmer being used for edging only. No other acces-sory should be used in this secondary hole (90° edginghole) ( Fig.11).