Attaching The Handle - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796190 Operator's Manual

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maintaining the operating condition of Service Center for the correct parts,
these parts, Failure to do so is a v_o!a- •
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796190
• Trimmer
• Shield with wing nut
• Assist Handle with bolt and knob
• Container of Oil
• Spool with 20 ft, of line
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 oi! residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
Be sure to assemble the handle to the
unit before you assemble the shield.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
(some units are already assembled)
• 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,
• Make sure the bolt is seated into the
hex-shaped hole in the handle.
• Pivot handle to a comfortabTeposition.
• Tighten handle securely,
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed.The shield providespartial
protectionfrom the riskof thrown objects
to the operatorand othersand is
equippedwith a line limiterwhich cuts
excess line to the proper length. The line
limiter (on undersideof shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For properorientation,
see illustration in Operation section.
o Remove wing nut from shield.
* Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt,
Blot
Shield
Bracket
\
Wing
nut