Carton Contents; Attaching The Handle - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798550 Operator's Manual

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CARTON CONTENTS
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Model 358.798550
• Trimmer
• Shield with knob.
• Assist Handle with bolt and knob.
• Container of Oil
Examine parts for damage, Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If receivedassembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
propedy assembledand all fasteners
are secure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
(some units are already assembled)
WARNING: Make sure unit is prop_
assembled and all fasteners are sec_
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• Assemble handle to the unit asshm
make sure bottom of handle is seal
in the groove in the trigger housin_
NOTE: Knob must be assembled or
the right hand side of the unit as
shown in the above illustration.
• Make sure the bolt is seated into tl
hex shapped here in the handle.
• Pivot handle to a comfortable positic
• Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be pro]
edy installed. The shield provides pa_
tial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others an
is equipped with a line limiter which
cuts excess Pineto the proper length.
The line limiter (on underside of shiel
is sharp and can cut you.
• Remove knob from shield.
• Insert bracket intoslot on shield.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes throu£
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten knob onto bolt.
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