Download Print this page

Craftsman 358.7958 Operator's Manual page 5

32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle

Advertisement

Available languages

Available languages

responsible
formaintaining
the operat-
ing condition
ofthese p arts. Failure to
dosoisaviolation ofthe law. For n or-
mal h omeowner
use, the muffler and
spark arresting
screen will n ot r equire
any service. After 50hours ofuse, we
recommend
that your m uffler beser-
viced o rreplaced
by your S ears Service
Center.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton c ontents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.795800
• Brushcutter
• Cupped washer
• Large n ut f orinstalling
blades
• Hex wrench
• Handlebar
• Bracket cover
• Bracket cover screws (2)
• Metal blade s hield
• Blade s hield s crews (4)
• 4-Point weed b lade
• 8-Point weed b lade
• Plastic shield
• Wing n ut(screwed
onto shield)
• Trimmer head ( assembled
onunit)
• Shoulder strap w ith warning
• 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 p lug before per-
forming any assembly
procedures.
WARNING: Ifreceived as-
sembled, repeat allsteps t oensure
your u nit i sproperly assembled
and all
fasteners are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Hex Wrench (provided)
• Adjustable
Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
ATTACHING
THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: Toavoid s erious inju-
ry, t he barrier portion ofthe handlebar
must beinstalled
asshown toprovide a
barrier between operator
and the spin-
ning b lade.
1. Locate the decal onthe handlebar.
This decal includes anarrow. Posi-
tion the handlebar
with the mount-
ingbracket atthe end ofthe arrow.
2. Position
the bracket cover over the
handlebar.
Again m ake s ure the
handlebar
isatthe end ofthe arrow.
3. Insert screws and hand t ighten
only. Besure the handlebar
is
installed correctly;
then, tighten
each s crew securely with the hex
wrench.
--_
Handlebar• _ Screw
£-_-__Cover
Mounting
_
"_'_"_._
Bracket-
ASSEMBLY
OF
SHOULDER
STRAP
'_WARNING:
Proper shoulder
strap and handlebar 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.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
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 clamp
located between the trigger handle
and the handlebar clamp base and
lift the tool to the operating position.
4.
Try on shoulder
strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning
a cutting
operation.
NOTE:
It may be necessary
to relo-
cate the shoulder
strap clamp on the
shaft for proper balancing
of unit.

Advertisement

loading

This manual is also suitable for:

Gasoline brushwacker 358.795800