Assembly; Carton Contents; Attaching The Assist Handle; Attaching The Shield - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745240 Instruction Manual

4.5 amp motor 15 inch cutting path/0.065 in. line electric weedwacker
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CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745240
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Assist Handle with wing nut and bolt
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
411.WARNING:
If received as-
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE
1. Place unit on a flat surface.
2. Loosen and remove wing nut and
bolt from assist handle.
3. Firmly push the assist handle over
the tube. To make installation eas-
ier, tilt handle toward trigger hous-
ing while pushing down (see il-
lustration).
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread
wing nut onto bolt.
5. Adjust the handle up or down the
tube to a comfortable position;
tighten wing nut securely.
(_
As_s I handle
Trigger
"_\
Housing
_/_'
_ _'_Tube
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
4re.WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed. If shield is not prop-
erly installed, damage to unit (includ-
ing motor failure) will result. The shield
provides partial protection to the oper-
ator and others from the risk of thrown
objects. Your unit is equipped with a
line limiter blade, which cuts excess
line to the proper length while running.
The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: Edge guide must be positioned
on shield prior to installation on motor
housing (see following illustration).
Edge C
t_
Shield
1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer
motor housing.
Align the front
locking tab of the shield with the
front notch of the motor housing
(see illustration below).
2. Move shield toward motor hous-
ing, ensuring trimmer head passes
through opening in shield without
catching on shield locking tabs.
3. Tilt front of the shield towards front
notch of motor housing.
Push
front locking tab of the shield into
the front notch of the motor hous-
ing. An audible snap must be
heard. Ensure the cutting head re-
mains free to rotate and the line is
not caught between the shield and
the motor housing.
4. Push back of the shield toward the
motor housing as illustrated until
the rear locking tabs snap secure-
ly into the rear notches.
Make
sure the shield is securely at-
tached to the motor housing and is
assembled to the unit as shown on
the front cover of this manual.
Rear
Front Locking Tab
Trimmer
Locking
Front
Motor
Housing
Rear
Notches
Trimmer
Head
CAUTION:
Sharp
line limiter
blade
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