Blade Replacement; Seasonal Storage - Craftsman 358.792442 Instruction Manual

Brushcutter attachment
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NOTE: Line g lide plate m ust berein-
stalled incutting head b efore inserting
new line.
4. Insert both ends o fyour line
through the proper holes i nthe
side ofthe cutting h ead.
5.
Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex-
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Line against
the hub
Positionin
Tunnel
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6.
Correctly
installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
REPLACING
THE CUTTING
HEAD
1.
Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2.
Insert a small screwdriver
into
aligned
holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while removing
and installing
trimmer head.
Screwier
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3. While
holding
the
screwdriver
in
position, remove
trimmer
head
by
turning clockwise.
4. Thread
replacement
trimmer
head
onto the shaft by turning counterclock-
wise. Only tighten
hand tight!
5.
Remove the screwdriver.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement
instructions
and il-
lustrations.
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aWARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow attachment
and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting.
• Store attachment
with blade shield in
place. Position attachment
so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store the attachment
in a dry, well
ventilated
area out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare attachment
for storage at end
of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your brushcutter
attachment
is to be
stored for a period of time:
• Clean the entire attachment.
• Inspect the blade shield area and
clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de-
bris that has collected.
Inspect the
blade and blade shield; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged
in any other way.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
• Apply a coating ofoil
to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
• Check entire attachment
for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn or broken parts.
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
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