For edging when using the straight shaft trimmer add-on,
lock the release button of the cutting attchment into the
90° edging hole or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 3).
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1. Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that add-on is operating.
4. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and
repeat steps for installing the add-on.
5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit:
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBBV
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBHS
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBST
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTP
Removing the Add-Ons
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
add-on straight out of the coupler (Fig.2).
Installing the Add-Ons
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
1. Remove the hanger from the top of the lower shaft
housing.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 1).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
Coupler
Lower Shaft Housing
Release Button
Knob
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7
90° Edging Hole
180° Edging Hole
Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
ClockwiseCounterclockwise
WARNING: Read and understand operator’s
manual for unit to be used with this add-on
prior to operation.
CAUTION: Lock the release button in the
primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, shut unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler
system are to be used in the primary hole
only 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.