Adjusting The Handle - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798530 Operator's Manual

* If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Call-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arres-
tor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law. Refer to the MAINTE-
NANCE section in this manual.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrationsthrough prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us-
ers who operate power tools on a con-
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.798530
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of Oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE= If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, calf
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
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 assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the han-
dle, 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 SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be propedy
installed. The shield providespartial
protection from the riskof thrown objects
to the operator and others and is
equipped with a line limiterwhich cuts
excess line to the proper length.The line
fimiter(on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For properorientation,
see illustrationin Operation section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto boll
_\ Slot