CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list.
Model 358.745350
•Trimmer
•Shield
•Assist handle with wing nut and bolt
•Container of line
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
ASSEMBLY
_,WARNING: | If received as- |
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.
TUBE ASSEMBLY
Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly
Wires
Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly
1.Align upper tube groove with triangle on lower locking sleeve as- sembly. Push tubes together until they snap into place.
Upper Tube
Groove E_ <_:::]
Alignment Triangle
2.Try to pull tubes back apart. If the tubes do not come apart, they are properly snapped into place. If the tubes come apart, repeat step 1 and push until the tubes snap into place.
3.Slide upper locking sleeve assem- bly over lower locking sleeve as-
sembly and tighten by turning clockwise.
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,l_ WARNING: Failure to completely enclose excess wires in upper tube dur- ing assembly of the unit may result in damage to the wires and/or the unit or
serious injury to the operator including electrocution.
_ WARNING: The upper and lower tubes must remain permanently as- sembled together and the locking sleeve assembly must be fully tight- ened before and during use to avoid serious injury to the operator and/or damage to the unit. DO NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial assembly.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1.Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle.
2.Place unit on a flat surface.
3.Firmly push the assist handle over the tube. To make installation easi-
er, tilt handle toward trigger hous- ing while pushing down (see il- lustration).
4.Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut onto bolt.
5.Adjust the handle up or down the tube to a comfortable position; tighten wing nut securely.
1, Assist handle
housing
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ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND SHIELD
_'WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. Tile shield provides partial protection to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects. 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.
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