Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.799470 Operator's Manual page 5

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.799470
• Trimmer
• Shield
; Extra Spool
Wall Mount Bracket
NOTE: Follow installation instruc-
tions attached to bracket packaging.
_WARNING; When drilling
holes in wall during installation of
wall mount bracket, avoid electrical
wires in the wall and penetrating
completely through the wall.
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
/k WARNING: If receivedas-
sembled,reviewall assembly stepsto
ensureyourunitispropedyas-
sembledand allfastenersare secure.
• Extendthe tube untilit snapsinto
place.
_=_ F_. Extendabletube
l;" T-, :.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
• Press button located on the under-
aide of the upper handle and extend
handle to a comfortable position.
Button "_'_
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
I. LOosenwing nut or knob on han-
die.
2. Rotate tl_e handle on the tube to
an upright position; place in a
oormortable position and retighten
wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
_, WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and
others. Your unit is equipped with a
line limlter blade, which cuts excess
line to the proper length while running.
The line ,miter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not propedy
installed, damage to unit (including
motor failure) wilt result.
1. Alignthe installation arrow onthe
shieldwiththe installation arrowon
the motorhousing (see illustration
below).
2. Inserttheshieldontothe motor
housing.Ensurecuttinglinere-
mainsfree to rotateand is not
caughtbetweenthe shieldand the
motorhousing.
3. Twisttheshield as illustrated until
itsnapssecurelyintoplace. Make
surethe shieldisfacingthe back
of the unitas shownon the front
coverof this manual,
AUGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield in
direction of
arrow to assembls
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade