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OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger
PP1000E
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
PP3000B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter
PP4000C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always disconnect pow-
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
from power source) before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Tube
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Tube
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper tube, pull
the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper tube cou-
pler.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
Heavy Shoes
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury,
never carry the cultivator while the unit is run-
ning.
WARNING:
The gearbox gets very
hot after extended periods of use. To avoid
burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has
been allowed to cool.
CULTIVATING
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to
starting the engine/motor.
2. With the engine/motor running and the
tines off the ground, press the throttle trig-
ger to increase the engine speed.
3. Hold trigger handle and assist handle firm-
ly. Slowly lower the cultivator until the
tines make contact with the ground.
4. As unit begins cultivating, pull back on the
unit so that the tines can penetrate the
ground.
