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sel 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-
CARTON CONTENTS
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.
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model:
358.7'42470
• Brushcutter
• Handlebar screws (2)
• Blade shield screws (4)
• Cupped washer
• Large nut for installing blade
• Long hex wrench
• Short hex wrench
• Bracket cover
• Metal shield
• Plastic shield
• Shoulder strap with warning
• Weed blade
• Trimmer head
• Handlebar
• Container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
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
as-
sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your
unit is properly assembled
and all fas-
teners are secure.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• 2 hex wrenches
(provided)
• adjustable
wrench
or large pliers
• phillips
screwdriver
ATTACHING
THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER:
The
barrier
portion of
the
handlebar
must
be
installed
as
shown to provide
a barrier
between
op-
erator and the spinning
blade.
• Locate
the
decal
on the
handlebar.
This decal includes
two arrows.
Posi-
tion
the
handlebar
on the mounting
bracket
between
these arrows.
• Position the bracket cover over the
handlebar. Again make sure the han-
dlebar is between the arrows.
• Insert screws and hand tighten only.
Be sure the handlebar is installed cor-
rectly;
then,
tighten
each screw se-
curely with the short hex wrench.
Handlebar
F "P- Screw
.j_
Bracket Cover
ASSEMBLY
OF SHOULDER
STRAP
_-WARNING:
Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments before start-
ing the engine are required.
• Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the 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.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
• Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to
be about 6 inches below the waist.
• Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated between the foam grip and the
mounting block and lift the tool to the
operating position.
CONFIGURING
YOUR UNIT
You
can configure
your unit
using a
cut-
ting head for grass and
light weeds,
or a
weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,
and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter. To
assemble your unit, go tothe section for
the desired configuration
and follow the
instructions.
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