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Fig. 5
Release Button
Guide Recess
Primary Hole
Fig. 4
90˚ Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Tighten
Loosen
Fig. 3
Coupler
Attachment
WARNING:
Before 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 an attachment.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
The coupler enables the use of various optional attachments.
Installing the Attachment
1. Remove the hanger cap from the attachment. Keep the hanger
cap for use when storing 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. 4).
4. Align the release button with the guide recess (Fig. 5).
5. Push the attachment straight into the coupler (Fig. 3) until the
release button snaps firmly into the primary hole (Fig. 5).
6. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler (Fig. 4).
NOTE:
For decorative trimming with a string trimmer attachment,
lock the release button into the 90° hole (Fig. 4).
Removing the Attachment
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 4).
3. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 5).
4. Pull the attachment straight out of the coupler (Fig. 3).
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.
CAUTION:
Before operating the unit, make sure the
release button is fully snapped into the primary hole and the
knob is securely tightened.
