Assist Handle - Craftsman weedwacker 358.798420 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
WEEDWACKER
IA I
IF THiS UNiT IS RECEWED ASSEMBLED,
REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION
TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT
AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE
OPERATOR.
ASSIST HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 1)
CAUTION: WHEN ADJUSTING THE
ASSIST HANDLE FOR
SURE THAT THE ASSIST
REMAINS BETWEEN THE TRIGGER
NOTE: For pre-assembled units, simply loosen assist
handle knob and rotate assist handle to the operating
position, being sure to align between safety label and
throttle trigger housing.
• Rotate assist handle from _eftto rightto tilt the angle of
the semi-automatic head when cutting a large, slopes
area such as a ditch bank.
• Tighten assist handle knob securely.
Figure 1
INSTALLING THE DEBRIS SHIELD (Fig. 2)
WARNING:
THE UNE UMITER IS SHARP AND CAN
CUT YOU. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES
WHILE WORKING WITH THE LINE UMITER.
THE DEBRIS SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY
INSTALLEO FOR ALL LINE TRIMMER
USAGE. THE DEBRIS SHIELD PROVIDES
PARTIAL PROTECTION FROM THE RISK
OF THROWN OBJECTS TO THE OPERA-
TOR AND OTHERS.
DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THE
TAB ON THE SHIELD BRACKET. WHEN
INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE BRACKET
TAB ENSURES PROPER DEBRIS SHIELD
ALIGNMENT. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE
DEBRIS SHIELD IN POSITION SHOWN IN
ILLUSTRATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
• Insert the debds shield bracket, attached to the tube,
into the slot in the debds shield.
• Turn debris shield while aligning and inserting debds
shield screw into hole located in debris shield bracket.
• Assemble the debris shield knob onto the debris shield
screw,Tighten securely.
NOTE: It is possible that a small space will be left
between the debds shield and the debds shield bracket
when the shield screws are fully tightened.
DEBRISSHIELD
TUBE
DEBRIS SHIELD
KNOB
DEBRIS SHIELD DEBRIS SHIELD
SCREW BRACKET
(INSTALLED)
SHOULDER
Figure 2
SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD
ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)
• Place the dust cup over the hex nut on the bottomof the
tube. The hex nut should fit completely inside the dust
cup.
• Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep the arbor shaft
from turning.
• Thread the semi-automatic head onto the arbor shaft
against the dust cup and tighten firmly with your hand.
NOTE: Unless semi-automatic head is tightened ade-
quately, it can unthread when engine is started or stopped.
If the situation occurs, reinstall the semi-automatic head
and tighten more securely.
HEX.._-W ]_" OUST
Ru,.1i cu,
ARBOR
SHAFT _
_ mRECTION
_ TD INSTALL
Figure 3
CHECK LIST
• Check all fasteners, make sure they are tight and there
are no loose parts.
• Check to make sure the throttle cable is positionedcor-
rectly.
• With the unit held in the operating position, adjust the
assist handle up or down the tube for best comfort and
balance before first use.
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