Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798461 Operator's Manual page 8

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Now place the cupped washer onto
the shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the blade.
• Install the blade nut by threading
onto the shaft counterclockwise.
_ Threaded _
._D_Dust Cup _ Shaft
Reatsa_ne rn g_l" _ _
co,,ed
Washer Nut j
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place
as illustrated, and the blade is sand-
wiched between the dust cup and the
retaining washer. There should be no
space between the blade and the dust
cup or the retaining washer.
• Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by ro-
tating the blade.
• Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
Screwdriver
•"l]ghten blade nut firmly witl_ a wrench
while holding screwdriver in position.
• Remove the screwdriver.
• Tum blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be
uneven, the blade is not centered, and
you must reinstall the blade.
NOTE: To remove the blade, insert
screwdriver into the aligned holes. Un-
thread the nut and remove parts. Be
sure to store parts and instructions for
future use.
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