Carton Contents; Adjusting The Handle - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.796050 Operator's Manual

SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunitis not
equipped witha temperature limiting
muffler andsparkarrestingscreen
whichmeetsthe requirements of Cali-
fornia Cedes4442 and 444-3.All U.S.
forestlandand tl_estatesof California0
Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,New Jersey,
Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmany internalcombustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arres-
torscreen.If you operatein a locale
where suchregulations exist,you are
legally responsiblefor installing and
maintaining the operating oondiUon of
these pads. Failuretodo so is a viola-
tionof thelaw. Referto the MAINTE-
NANCE sectionin thismanual.
SPECIAL NOTICE; Exposureto
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered handtools could
causeblood vesselor nervedamage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
peopleproneto circulation disorders or
abnormal s wellings. P rolonged use in
coldweatherhasbeen linkedto blood
vesseldamagein otherwisehealthy
people.If symptoms occursuchas
numbness, pain,lossof strength,
changein skincoloror texture,or loss
of feelln9 inthe fingers, hands, or
joints,d_scontlnue the use ofthis tool
and seek medical attention.An antF
vibration systemdoesnot guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us-
ers whooperate power tools on a con-
tinualand regularbasismustmonitor
closely their physicalcondition and the
condition of thistool.
CARTON CONTENTS
Checkcarton contents againstthe fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796050
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Container of Oil
, Fuel Container
• ExtraSpool
Examinepartsfor damage.Do not use
damagedparts.
NOTE: tf you need assistance or find
partsmissing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filterto rattle in
the emptyfueltank.
Finding fue! or oil reaidueon muffleris
normaldue tocarburetor adjustments
and testing done bythe manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING; If receivedassembled,
repeatall steps to ensureyour unitis
properly assembledandall fasteners
are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: Whenadjusting the han-
dle,be sure it remainsbetween the
triggerand the safetylabel.
t Loosen wingnutor knobon handle.
• Rotatethe handleonthe tube to an
upright p osition; r etighten wingnut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shieldmustbe prop-
erly installed. T he shieldprovidespap
tiai protection fromthe riskof thrown
objectsto the operatorand othersand
is equipped with a linelimiter which
cutsexcess line tothe properlength.
The lineIimiter(on underside of shield)
is sharp andcan cutyou.
• Assemble partsas shown.
• Tightenpads securely.
_NOT_: Remove \ "Wing Nut
washer and wing Washer
nutfrom thisbolt;
useforassembling
shield.
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