Sears 316.79197 - Manual (Page 8)

3. Push in the release button (Fig. 17)
and twist the shaft 90° until the
release button snaps into the 90°
hole (Fig. 16).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to lock the
coupler (Fig. 18).
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. 15).
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. 16).
WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment,
read and understand the manual that came with the
attachment. Follow all safety information contained
within.
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and
body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
Fig. 10
Fig. 15
Knob
Coupler
Fig. 16
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Attachment
Upper Shaft
Boom
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
Craftsman Convertible™
Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
Primary Hole
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. 16).
3. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the
coupler until the release button (Fig. 17) snaps into the primary
hole (Fig. 17). The primary hole is on the opposite side of the
coupler from the knob (Fig. 17). Align the release button with
the Guide Recess (Fig. 17) 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. 17).
4. While firmly holding the upper shaft boom (Fig. 18), pull the
attachment out of the coupler.
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. 16), and that the knob (Fig. 17) is securely
tightened.
WARNING: To avoid
serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut
the unit off before
removing or installing
attachments.
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