Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI-PULL 316.990080 Operator's Manual page 7

iNSTALLiNG THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD
_ WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never ]
operate the unit without the cutting head shield in place.
Use the following instructions if the cutting head shield is not
installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft
and shield equipped with this unit.
1. Place the cutting head shield onto the mount bracket. Align the
holes in the cutting head shield with the holes in the mount
bracket. (Fig. 1)
2. Screw the 2 screws through the mount bracket and into the
cutting head shield until finger tight.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws until the
cutting head shield is firmly in place. Tighten the screws equally.
The gap between the mount bracket and the cutting head shield
should be the same on each side.
_ __ Screws (2}
Cutting Head \ \ /7' /_
Shield \ \
Mount Bracket
Fig. 1
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
If the handle requires adjustment:
1. Loosen the bolt with a 3/8" socket (Fig. 2).
2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 10), move
the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a
minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip
(Fig. 2).
3. Tighten the bolt with a 3/8" socket until the handle is secure.
Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 in.
(15.24 cm)
Bolt J
Fig. 2
Handle
Shaft
Housing