Assembly - Craftsman 104.79212 Operator's Manual

TOOL KIT
Your unit is provided with a tool kit (Fig.1). This tool kit
consists of the following:
4 mm Allen Wrench
5 mm Allen Wrench
8 & 10 mm Wrench
Phillips Screw Driver/
Socket Wrench
Straight Shaft models
include 2 Plate Washers
INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the
instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield
that your unit is equipped with.
FOR CURVED SHAFT TRIMMERS
Place the cutting attachment shield and spacer against
tube as shown in (Fig.2). Use the 2 screws provided
to clamp the cap and shield onto the tube. Tighten the
screws evenly. Make sure the shield does not touch
any rotating parts.
Spacer
Cap
Washer
Attaching Screws
Four 5 mm Screws
with captive washers
Four Washers
Fig. 1
Cutting Attachment Shield
Fig. 2

ASSEMBLY

FOR STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMERS
Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft
mount. Install using provided hardware in the sequence
as shown (Fig.3).
Shaft Mount
Plate Washer
Washer
Lock Washer
INSTALLING THE UPPER HANDLE AND SAFETY BAR
1. Locate the 4 screws included in the tool kit.
2. Assemble the upper handle, safety bar and 4 attaching
screws as shown in (Fig.4). Position the handle parts
evenly over the rubber sleeve on shaft. Do not com-
pletely tighten.
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig.
14), position the upper handle to the location that pro-
vides you the best grip.
4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the upper handle
is secure.
Attaching
Screws
Safety Bar
5
Cutting Attachment Shield
Attaching Screws
Fig. 3
Upper Handle
Rubber Sleeve
Fig. 4
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never operate the
trimmer without the cutting attachment
in place.