Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791170 Operator's Manual page 11

4,
5.
6.
Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-
wise.
Coupler Primary Hole
"_1 t Guide Recess
Upt_er Locking/ Att_tchment
Shaft Release
Button
_WARNING: Make surethe lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit. All
attachments are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments
(see list on page 13), refer to the
ASSEMBLY section of the applicable
attachment operator's manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
,_/kWARNING: 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 blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in
OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt )asses
through hole in bracket.
Shield
Slot
4. Reinstall wing nut and tighten
securely.
WingNut
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the
assist handle, be sure it remains above
the safety label and below the mark or
arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
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