Adjusting The Handle - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.799160 Operator's Manual

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing lisL
Model 799160
o Trimmer
o 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 assembled,
review all assembly steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure_
EXTEND THE TUBE
• Extend the tube until it snaps into
place.
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CAUTION: The tube must be fully ex-
tended for the unit to operate correctly.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
o Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; place in a comfort-
able position and retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides par-
tial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others,
Your unit is equipped with a line limiter,
which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running. The line limiter
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you,
o Align the installation arrow on the
shield with the arrow on the motor
housing.
• Insert the shield onto the motor
housing°
° Twist the shield until it snaps secure-
ly into place. Make sure the shield is
facing the back of the unit as illus-
trated on the front cover of this
manual.
CAUTION: Sharp blade,
./ Align installation arrows
Twist shield in
direction of arrow
to assemble,
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