Craftsman 316.79194 - Manual (Page 8)

CRAFTSMAN® CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with the following
attachments:
• Cultivator
• Blade Edger
• Blower
• Brush Cutter
• Pruner
To Install Attachments
NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground or
on a workbench.
1. Make sure the unit is turned completely off.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 15).
3. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the
coupler until the release button (Fig. 16) snaps into the primary
hole (Fig. 16). The primary hole is on the opposite side of the
coupler from the knob (Fig. 16). Align the release button with
the Guide Recess (Fig. 16) to help installation.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.
To Remove Attachments
1.
Make sure the unit is turned completely off.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler.
3. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 16).
4. While firmly holding the upper shaft boom (Fig. 17), pull the
attachment out of the coupler.
USING THE CRAFTSMAN® CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
You can convert this unit to edge grass.
1.
Make sure the unit is turned
completely off.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to
loosen coupler (Fig. 12).
3. Push in the release button (Fig. 13)
and twist the shaft 90° until the
release button snaps into the 90°
hole (Fig. 12).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to lock the
coupler (Fig. 14).
WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment, read
and understand the manual that came with the attachment.
Follow all safety information contained within.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachments.
Knob
Coupler
Fig. 12
CAUTION: These attachments are to be snapped into
the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
CAUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that the
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig.
13), and that the knob (Fig. 14) is securely tightened.
Knob
Attachment
Upper Shaft
Boom
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Craftsman®
Convertible™ Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
Primary Hole
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 10). Check for the
following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection
and proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the
operator’s right hand is holding the
shaft grip
• The operator’s left arm is straight, the
left hand holding the assist handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is parallel to the
ground and easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• For best trimming results, operate unit
with throttle control fully squeezed.
• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to
the ground.
• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to
do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the
tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom
in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
• Cutting from right to left improves the unit's cutting efficiency.
Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the
desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side
motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:
– proper adherence of explained trimming techniques, what
– vegetation is cut, and
– where vegetation is cut.
For example, the line will wear faster
when trimming against a foundation wall
as opposed to trimming around a tree.
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished
by removing all vegetation around
trees, posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the
cutting attachment is at a 30° angle
to the ground (Fig. 11).
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating
this unit.
Fig. 10
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Fig. 11