Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745500 Instruction Manual page 9

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745500
• Powerhead
• Trimmer Attachment
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of Oil
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.
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
_l_ WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer
attachment, place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
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Button
_1_WARNING: Make sure the lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit.
All attachments are designed to be
used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable at-
tachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
I_ WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-
ERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto
bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Remove the tube cap from the
trimmer attachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
5. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-
wise.
Wing
Nut
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
_WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between
the trigger and the arrow on the safety
label.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to
an upright position; retighten wing
nut.
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