Carton Contents; Assembly; Attaching Shield; Attaching The Shoulder Strap - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796110 Operator's Manual

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton c ontents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796110
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing N ut ( screwed onto shield)
• Shoulder strap
• Container ofline
• Container ofoil
Examine parts f ordamage. Donot
use damaged parts.
NOTE: Ifyou need a ssistance orfind
parts m issing ordamaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
Itisnormal forthe fuel f ilter t orattle i n
the empty fuel t ank.
Finding fuel o roilresidue onmuffler is
normal due tocarburetor adjustments
and testing done b ythe manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
,_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-
forming any assembly procedures.
,it
all.WARNING: If received as-
sembled, read and use this ASSEMBLY
section to verify that your unit is properly
assembled and that all fasteners are
tightened securely.
ATTACHING SHIELD
'_WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed, The shield provides
partial protection to the operator and
others from the risk of thrown objects,
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 OP-
ERATION section,
1. Remove wing nut from shield,
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto
bolt.
Shield _,///,Slot
_ _..,.._-._/\ \ Bracket
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER
STRAP
_WARNING: Proper shoulder
strap adjustments must be made with
the engine completely stopped before
using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and al-
low it to rest on your left shoulder.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook
to be about 6 inches below the
waist.
3. Fasten the strap hook to the shoul-
der strap attachment hole located
on the trigger handle and lift the tool
to the operating position.
_houider strap
attachment
hole
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST 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,