Craftsman 358.799211 Operator's Manual page 6

ASSEMBLY
(If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad-
justed for the operator.)
A. PREPARATION
This Oparator's Manual is designed to help you as-
semble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is
important that you read the entire manual to become
familiar with the toolbe/ore you begin assembly. If
you have any _estions or need _er assistance,
callour CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at
1-800-235-5878.
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1.Read your Operator's Manual
2.Tools you willneed:
- Hex Wrench providedwith thetool.
- Adjustable Wrench
- Standard Screwdriver
- Phillips S crewdriver
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Hardware referred to in the following sections
is shown actual size in the Hardware Chart, page 5.
I. TUBE (Figure 1 )
a. Insext screwsA. and nuts D. inthe nose cone.
Figurei. Tighten with the hex wrench (pro-
vided) justenough to held partstogether.
b. Remove thepacking cover from the straight
end of the tube if so equipped.
Make sure the drive shaft does not fall out
of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significantly re-
duce the life of the tool. If the drive sha_ falls out
of the hous_ dean, re-lubricate, a nd re-ins-
tal!. See the Drive ShaftLuhricatlon"
section.
Before performingstep c., it might be nec-
essary to loosen the throttle grip screws.
c. Insert the tube through the throttle grip as
shown in Figure 1.
d. Align the groove on the tube with the ridge on
the inner, lower wall of the nose cone opening.
Figure 1.
e. Firmly push the tube into the nose cone open-
ing until the bold Rue on the decal is not vis-
ible. Make sure the drive shaft is eng_ed by
pulling the starter rope; if the arbor shaft does
not turn, reinstall the tube in the nose cone.
fi Tighten the nose cone screws until secure.
g. Slide the throttle grip toward the engine until
it contacts the nose cone. Then, tighten the
throttle grip screws until secure.
Drive
Shaft
BoldLine
On Decal
Throttle
Grip
/
Nose Cone Ridge
Groove
Throttle
Nuts D. Cable
Tube
Arbor
ShafL----_
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