Assembly; Carton Contents; Attaching The Assist Handle; Attaching The Shield - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745321 Instruction Manual

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745321
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt
• Container of line
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.
ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE
1. Place unit on a flat surface.
2. Loosen and remove wing nut and
bolt from assist handle.
3. Firmly push the assist handle over
the tube. To make installation easi-
er, tilt handle toward trigger hous-
ing while pushing down (see il-
lustration).
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread
wing nut onto bolt.
5. Adjust the handle up or down the
tube to a comfortable position;
tighten wing nut securely.
Trigger "X_, .i '/'_
Housing --\x,_: , _';_7 _--'_
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. 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
illustration).
Edge Guide
L_
Shield
1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer
motor housing. Align the front lock-
ing 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.
NOTE: Ensure the cutting head re-
mains free to rotate and the line is not
caught between the shield and the
motor housing.
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 housing.
An audible snap must be heard.
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 attached to
the motor housing and is as-
sembled to the unit as shown on
the front cover of this manual.
Rear Front Locking Tab
Locking Front Trimmer
Tabs Notch Motor
Housing
Notches
nmmer
Head
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade