Craftsman 358-79104 Installing Optional Attach, Ments, Operating Instructions

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REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS)

CAUTION: When removing or instal- ling attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

.OOSEN

Attachment

TIGHTENKnob

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

CouF

Upper Shaft

Attachment

 

3.While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attach- ment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1.Remove the shaft cap from tile at- tachment (if present).

2.Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler.

3.Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

4.Before using the unit, tighten the

knob securely by turning clock- wise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

Button

_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 unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment op-

erator's manual. Using the wrong hole

could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.

Secondary Hole

Locking/Release

Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To maximize operating efficiency, do

not run the engine for longer than 1 minute at a time at full throttle.

OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS USE:

Hearing

 

Protection

Eye Protection

Long

Pants

Shoes

Heavy,,_,

Cut from your right to your left.

_'WARNING: Always wear eye

protection and hearing protection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or

debris can ricochet or be thrown into

eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.

When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

•Wear eye protection, hearing protec- tion and heavy clothing.

•Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand.

•Hold unit so that engine is below waist level.

•Cut only from your right to your left

to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there

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358-79104 specifications

The Craftsman 358-79104 is a robust and reliable string trimmer designed to make yard maintenance more efficient and enjoyable. This versatile tool is ideal for both homeowners and landscaping professionals who require a powerful solution for cutting grass, weeds, and underbrush in various terrains.

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