Craftsman 944.511100 Instruction Manual page 5

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 0944.511100
• Trimmer
• Shield
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.
ASSEMBLY
_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to
an upright position; place in a
comfortable position and retighten
wing nut.
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ATTACHING THE SHIELD
_WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. If shield is not prop-
erly installed, damage to unit (includ-
ing motor failure) will result. The shield
provides partial protection to the oper-
ator and others from the risk of thrown
objects. Your unit is equipped with a
line limiter blade, which cuts excess
line to the proper length while running.
The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: Edge guide must be posi-
tioned on shield prior to installation on
motor housing (see following illustra-
tion).
Edge Guide
Shield
1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer
motor housing. Align the front
locking tab of the shield with the
front notch of the motor housing
(see illustration below).
2. Move shield toward motor hous-
ing, ensuring trimmer head passes
through opening in shield without
catching on shield locking tabs.
3. Tilt front of the shield towards front
notch of motor housing. Push
front locking tab of the shield into
the front notch of the motor hous-
ing. An audible snap must be
heard. Ensure the cutting head re-
mains free to rotate and the line is
not caught between the shield and
the motor housing.
4. Push back of the shield toward the
motor housing as illustrated until
the rear locking tabs snap secure-
ly into the rear notches. Make
sure the shield is securely at-
tached to the motor housing and is
assembled to the unit as shown on
the front cover of this manual.
Rear Front Locking Tab
Trimmer
Locking Front
Tabs Motor
Housing
Notches
nmmer
Head
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade