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• Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade can-
not accidentally cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings.
Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel 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-
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must mon-
itor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is
equipped with a temperature
limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements
of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho. Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many internal combustion en-
pines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ng screen.
If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the
muffler and spark arresting screen will
not require any service.
After 50
hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by
your Sears Service Center.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745570
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Assist Handle (with bolt and knob)
• 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
_
WARNING:
If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
Be sure to attach the assist handle to
the unit before you attach the shield.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
(some units are already assembled)
1. Assemble handle to the unit as
shown; make sure bottom of handle
is seated in the groove in the trigger
housing.
NOTE:
Knob must be assembled on
the right hand side of the unit as
shown in the illustration,
2, Make sure the bolt is seated in the
hex-shaped hole in the handle.
3, Pivot the handle to a comfortable
position.
4. Tighten knob securely.
ATTACHING
SHIELD
_WARNING:
The shield must bo
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.
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