Craftsman 944.514610 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Hanger
Pruner Coupler
X.
Shaft
Bar oil fill cap
Chain
Bar
PRUNER
The PRUNER is designed for removal
of limbs and branches overhead not
greater than 4 inches (10 cm) in diam­
eter.
Bar nut
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during first 15 minutes of operation.
You should check your chain tension
frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a
coupler which enables optional attach­
ments to be installed. The optional at­
tachments are:
Edger.................................. 71-51157
Cultivator............................ 71-51158
Blower............. .. ............... 71-51160
Brushcutter* ...................... 71-51159
*not designed for use with electric
powerheads
^WARNING: Always disconnect
powerhead spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source) before
removing or installing attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH­
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or instal­
ling attachments, place the powerhead
and attachment on a flat surface for sta­
bility.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Upper Shaft
.OOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
^ Coupler
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH­
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at­
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
upper shaft coupler.