SECTION 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the EZ-Link™ System
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional
Add-Ons:
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
WARNING: Read and understand the
operator's manual for each add-on prior to
operation.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen. See Figure 19.
2. Press and hold the release button. See Figure 19.
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the
EZ-Link™ coupler. See Figure 20.
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut off the unit
before removing or installing add-ons.
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.
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob
Figure 19
Release Button
Guide Recess
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2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the EZ-Link™ coupler. See Figure 20.
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation. See Figure 19.
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
Figure 20
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten. See Figure 21.
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Figure 21
CAUTION:
The cutting attachment and add-
ons with the EZ-Link™ system are to be used
in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in
the specific add-ons operator's manual.
Using the wrong hole could lead to personal
injury or damage to the unit.
For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment
with EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the
cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole or the 180°
edging hole. See Figure 21.
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
180˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob