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OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments t o be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E.......................
Cultivato r PP2000T....................
Blower PP3000B......................
Brush cutter PP4000C..................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunit anddis-
connect s park plug beforeremoving or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attach m ent
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
ton.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Attach m ent
3. While securely h olding the engi ne endshaft
and extension shaft, pull the atta chment
str aight out of the extensi on shaft coupler.
4. Repeat steps to remove extension shaft
from coupler on engine end shaft.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
CAUTION:
DO N OT use extension shaft
with other optional attachments.
1. Remove the shaft cap fr om the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/releasebutton of attach-
ment into guide recess of coup ler on en-
gine end shaft.
3. Pushthe attachmentintothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing theunit,tightenthe knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. A ll at tachm ents are desi gn ed
to be used in the primary ho le unless otherwi se
stat ed in the applicable a ttachment inst ruct ion
manual. Usi ng t he wrong h ole could l ead tose ri-
ous injury o r dam age to the u nit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attach ment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if p resent) and disca rd.
2. Pre ss an d hold the lo cking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button sna ps into the hole.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long pants
Head
protection
Heavy
shoes
