Warranty; Know Your Unit; Assembly Instructions - Craftsman 316.79199 Operator's Manual

If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of purchase, return it
to any Sears store, Parts and Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair
proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only one year if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, air cleaner or spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, product tune-ups, or carburetor cleanings or adjustments.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Hassle Free ® PLUS
Cutting Head
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Place D-handle over the
shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp (Fig. 1).
Place it a minimum of 6
inches (15.24 cm) from
the end of the shaft grip.
2. Start screws with a large
Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not
tighten until you make the
handle adjustment.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY
On/Off Stop Control
D-Handle
Shaft Housing
Cutting Head
Shield
Line Cutting

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Shaft Grip
Screws (4)
D-Handle
Minimum
6 in.
(15.24 cm)
Bottom
Fig. 1

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Throttle
Lockout
Shoulder
Strap
Loop
Blade
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 13), move
the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.
4. Tighten the clamp screws
evenly, until the D-handle
is secure.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER
SUPPORT
1. Put the shoulder support
on using the clip. (Fig. 2).
Clamp
4
Spark Plug
Shaft Grip
Throttle Control
Air Filter
Cover
Primer Bulb
Starter
Rope Grip
Fuel Cap
Choke Lever
Muffler
Fig. 2