CARTON CONTENTS
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Model 358.745290
•Trimmer
•Shield
•Cutting line dispenser with extra line Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
ASSEMBLY
_IWARNING: | If received as- |
sembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.
•Extend the tube until it snaps into place.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
•Press button located on the under-
side of the upper handle and extend handle to a comfortable position.
Button
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1.Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position; place in a comfortable position and retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
• IWARNING: | The shield must be |
properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will result.
1.Align the installation arrow on the shield with the installation arrow on
the motor housing (see illustration below).
2.Insert the shield onto the motor
housing. Ensure cutting line re- mains free to rotate and is not
caught between the shield and the motor housing.
3.Twist the shield as illustrated until
it snaps securely into place. Make
sure the shield is facing the back of the unit as shown on the front
cover of this manual.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade