Craftsman . 316.792440 Operator's Manual

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88OPERATING THE CONVERTIBLE™ COUPLER SYSTEMNOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, placethe unit on the ground or on a work bench.Installing the AttachmentNOTE: Remove the protective cap and gray spacer from the upperand lower shafts prior to assembling the attachment.1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 8).2. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into theConvertible™ coupler until the release button snaps firmly intothe primary hole (Fig. 10).NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will helpinstallation (Fig. 9).3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 8).For decorative edging with the line head trimmer attachment, lockthe release button of the attachment into the 90° hole (Fig. 8).Removing the Attachment1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 8).2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 9).3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the attachmentstraight out of the Convertible™ coupler (Fig. 10).The Convertible™ Coupler SystemThe Convertible™ coupler system enables the use of these optionalattachments.• Edger*• Cultivator• Turbo Blower• Brushcutter*• Pole Saw• Hedge Trimmer• Straight-shaft trimmer• Curved-shaft trimmer*DO NOT use this attachment with an electric-powered unit.WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment,read and understand the manual that came with theattachment. Follow all safety information contained within.CAUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that therelease button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 3),and that the knob (Fig. 8) is securely tightened.WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury anddamage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing orinstalling an attachment.CAUTION: These attachments are to be snapped intothe primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead topersonal injury or damage to the unit.Fig. 9Fig. 10Fig. 8Release ButtonConvertible™CouplerGuide Recess90˚ Edging Hole(Trimmer Only)KnobPrimary HoleLower ShaftHousingUpper ShaftHousing