Adjusting The Handle - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795300 Operator's Manual

Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arres-
tor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of law. Contact a Sears Service
Center fur the correct parts.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to
blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or tax-
tore, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of
this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list,
Model 358°795300
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Extra Spool
• Fuel Container
• Container of Oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
f -800-235-5878.
It is normal fur the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
_& WARNING:If rece_'ed as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
_ WARNING:When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between
the trigger and the safety label.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
A'I-rACHING SHIELD
Aft= ____.__
4_tiWAHNING:The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter which cuts
excess line to the proper length. The
line limiter (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientaiton, see illustration in OperstJon
section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Shield %
Slot
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Bracket
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