Craftsman 358.799240 Operator's Manual page 6

ASSEMBLY
(If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad-
justed for the operator.)
A. PREPARATION
This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as-
semble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is
important thatTou read the entire manual to become
familiar with the tool before you begin assembly or
call our CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at
1-800-235-5878.
1, Read your Operator's Manual
2. Tools you will need:
- Adjustable Wrench
- Standard Screwdriver
B.ASSIST HANDLE
L Loosen the wing nut on the assist handle,
2.
Pivot the assist handle into place. Make sure the
assist handle is located between the throttle trig-
ger housing and the safety label on the tube Fig-
ure 2
3 Adjust the assist handle up or down the tube for
comfort.
Throttle Trigger
Pivot Assist
Handle Into Place
_andle
Safety
Label
4. Retighten the wing nut. Figure 2
C. SHIELD ATTACHMENT
The shmld must be properly installed. The I
shield provides partial protection from the riskl
of thrown objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a hne limiter which cuts excess]
line to the proper length. J
A WARNING
Failure to install shield in the position shown in
the illustration can result in serious injury to
the operator. The length of the shmld must be
aligned with the length of the tube. Direct wid-
est part of shield toward engine.
CAUTION: The line limiter (on the underside
of the shield) is sharp and can cut you.
• Match key (raised area) on the shield with the
"V" slot on the tube. Figure 3.
Rest the bottom of the shield on top of the
shoulder (not on the dust cup) of the tube.
_LO_T_: The bottom of shield must rest on top of
the shoulder of the tube and not on dust cup.
• Install bracket "B." and screws "A?' as shown
in Figure 3 •
NOTE: Although a screwdriver slot is provided in
screws "A/', it is easier to install the screws
with a wrench or socket_
• Tighten the screws evenly and securely.
_LO_T_: It is possible that a small space will be left
between the bracket and the shield when the
screws are fully tightened.
Wi:_s:PartofShieldToward _ _Braekst B
II SerewsA
"V" Slot _/"
Figure 3
NOTES
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