OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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
OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons:
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBLE
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS-8
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBBC*
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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
ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.
The Bump Head™ cutting attachment
allows you to release trimming line
without stopping the engine. To
release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground
(Fig. 18) while operating the trimmer at high speed.
WARNING:
Before you begin using any attachment,
Fig. 17
read and understand the manual that came with the
attachment. Follow all safety information contained
within.
WARNING:
Do not remove or alter the line cutting
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the
clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal
injury or damage to the unit.
1.
2.
3.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 14).
Press and hold the release button (Fig. 14).
While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting
attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release
becomes more
difficult as the
cutting line
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing add-ons.
becomes shorter.
Each time the head is
bumped, about 1 inch
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
NOTE: Place the unit on EZ-Link™ Coupler
the ground or on
(25.4
mm) of trimming
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 18
line is released. A blade
in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length
if excess line is released.
For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare ground or hard soil.
If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may stall.
Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes
more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter.
NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit
is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
a work bench to
make add-on
installation or
removal easier.
1.
2.
Turn knob
counterclockwise to
loosen (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
Primary Hole
While firmly holding the
add-on, push it straight
into the EZ-Link™
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Entanglement with foreign matter
Normal line fatigue
coupler (Fig. 15).
Upper Shaft Housing Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 15
• Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
NOTE: Aligning the
release button
with the guide
recess will help installation (Fig. 14).
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For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.
Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
3.
Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 16).
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary
hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this
unit.
• 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.
90˚
Edging Hole
For edging (when using
the line head cutting
(
Trimmer Only)
• Cutting from right to left improves the unit's cutting efficiency.
Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
attachment with EZ-Link™
models), lock the release
button of the cutting
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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.
Knob
attachment into the 90°
edging hole (Fig. 16).
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
Fig. 16
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The life of your cutting line is dependent upon proper adherence
of explained trimming techniques, what vegetation is cut, and
where vegetation is cut.
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.
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a
foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating
this unit.
Decorative trimming is
accomplished by removing
all vegetation around trees,
posts, fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 17).
Check for the following:
that the cutting attachment
is at a 30° angle to the
ground (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
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The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing
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