MTD TBPS Pole Saw User Manual


 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The add-on should be installed with the release button in
the primary hole.
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.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER
The following Troy-Bilt Add-Ons are also available for your unit:
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAH
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBSS
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBTB
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBPS
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Removing the add-on
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 out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
Installing the add-on
1. Remove the hanger from the top of the shaft housing.
2. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the coupler (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Coupler
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Housing
Coupler
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 1).
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Knob
Lower Shaft
Housing
Release Button
Knob
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Prior to operation,
read and understand
the operator’s manual for unit to be used with
this add-on.
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
WARNING:
The add-ons with the
coupler system is to
be used in the primary hole only. Using the
wrong hole could lead to personal injury or
damage to the unit.
CAUTION:
Lock the release
button in the primary
hole (Fig. 2) and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
CAUTION: