Special Notice - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796260 Operator's Manual

where s uch regulations exist, you are
legally responsible forinstalling and
maintaining the operating condition of
these p arts. Failure todosoisaviola-
tion ofthe law. R efer tothe MAINTE-
NANCE section inthis manual.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand t ools c ould
cause b lood v essel ornerve d amage
inthe fingers, hands, and joints o f
people prone t ocirculation disorders
orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use
incold weather has been linked to
blood v essel damage inotherwise
healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur
such asnumbness, pain, loss o f
strength, change inskin color ortex-
ture, orloss offeeling inthe fingers,
hands, orjoints, discontinue the use of
this tool a nd seek m edical attention.
Ananti-vibration system d oes n ot
guarantee the avoidance ofthese
problems. Users who operate power
tools o nacontinual and regular basis
must monitor closely their p hysical
condition and the condition ofthis tool.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton c ontents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796260
• Trimmer
• Shield
• 2-cycle e ngine oil
Examine parts f ordamage. Donot
use damaged parts.
NOTE: Ifyou need a ssistance orfind
parts m issing ordamaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
Itisnormal forthe fuel f ilter t orattle i n
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 received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
'_ WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between
the trigger and the safety label.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; 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 and is equipped with a line lim-
iter which cuts excess line to the prop-
er length. The line limiter (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut
you.
• Assemble parts as shown.
• Tighten parts securely.
NOTE: Remove \ -
washer and wing Washer
nut from this bolt;
use for assembling
shield.