Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795020 Operator's Manual page 8

Top view of blade
Teeth on
blade poir
in this direction
WARNING: Do not use any blades or
fastening hardware other than the
washers and nuts illustrated. These
items must be Craftsman parts and
installed as shown. Failure to use proper
parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.
• If your unit has a plastic cover on the
threaded shaft, remove the cover.
• Remove the retaining washer from
the gearbox; leave the dust cup on
the gearbox.
Retaining
Washer _
@
• Install the blade between the dust
cup and retaining washer as shown
in the following illustration. Make
sure the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox, and
the raised area fits into the hole in
the center of the blade
_" Blade
Retaining/_
Washer
Cupped//4______._
Washer
Nut '_
• Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side of
the washer is toward the blade as
shown.
• Install the blade nut by threading it
onto the shaft counterclockwise.
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 hex wrench into aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft from turning
while tightening the blade nut.
Hex Wrench _
• Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench
while holding hex wrench in position.
• Remove the hex wrench.
• Turn blade by hand. If blade binds
against the shield or appears to be
uneven, the blade is not centered,
and you must reinstall the blade.
NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex
wrench into aligned holes. Unthread
nut and remove parts. Be sure to store
parts and instructions for future use.
Clamp
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Adjust shoulder strap and
handlebar before starting the engine.
• Rotate clamp to the upright position;
tighten T-handle securely.
• Try on shoulder strap and adjust for
fit and balance before starting engine
or beginning a cutting operation.
• Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and allow
it to rest on your left shoulder. Make
sure the danger sign is on your back
and the hook is to the right side of
your waist.
• Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to
be about 6 inches below the waist.
• Fasten the strap hook to the clamp.
Lift the tool to the operating position.
NOTE: Unclip the shoulder strap from
the clamp before starting the unit.
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