MTD CC4125 / CC4175 - Manual (Page 7)

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HOLDING THE TRIMMER
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.
18). 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
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
Fig. 18
Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement with foreign matter
• Normal line fatigue
• Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and
body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with
Rapid-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting
attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 17).
OPERATING THE RAPID-LINK ™ SYSTEM
The Rapid-Link™ system enables the use of this optional Add-
On:
Blower/Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CCBT*
* Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered
unit.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 15).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 15).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the Rapid-
Link™ coupler (Fig. 16).
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to
make add-on installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Rapid-Link™ Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
Rapid-Link™ Coupler
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 16).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 15).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Knob
Lower Shaft Housing
Release Button
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Add-ons are to be used in the
primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob before
operating this unit.
WARNING: Before you begin using any
attachment, read and understand the manual that
came with the attachment. Follow all safety
information contained within.