Sears 316.79248 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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Shaft Housing
Hook
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Blade Cover
Pruner Blade
Extension Boom
Craftsman Convertible™
Coupler
Hanger
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING / REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT
The Bladed Pruner Attachment may be mounted to different power
tools. The instruction manuals for the basic power tool and the
attachment contain the information necessary for operation of the
power tool combination. Therefore, always read BOTH instruction
manuals before using the power tool for the first time. Keep the
manuals in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place
the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Removing the Attachment or Extension Boom
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
attachment or extension boom out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
Installing the Attachment or Extension Boom
1. Remove the hanger or shipping cap from the top of the shaft housing.
2. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
3. While firmly holding the attachment or extension boom, push it
straight into the coupler (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help
installation (Fig. 1).
WARNING: Prior to operation, read and understand the
operator’s manual for unit to be used with this attachment.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing attachments.
Fig. 1
Release Button
Guide Recess
Knob
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).
5. Repeat steps 1–4 for the
attachment or extension
boom.
The attachment 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 attachment is operating.
4. If the attachment is not operating, remove attachment and
repeat steps for installing the attachment.
5. Recheck operation of attachment.
Fig. 3
Knob
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, NEVER install more than one extension
boom to a power tool.
Fig. 2
Coupler
Primary Hole
Release Button
Knob
Upper Shaft Housing
Lower Shaft Housing
CAUTION: The attachments 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.
Nut
Washer
Craftsman Convertible™
Coupler
CAUTION: Lock the
release button in the
primary hole (Fig. 2) and
securely tighten the
knob before operating
this unit.
Allen Wrench