Craftsman 358.792442 Know Your Brushcutter Attachment, 358.792402, 358.792421, Blade Shield

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KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

BRUSHCU]q'ERATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familianze

yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

BLADE

The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and is designed for cutting grass and light weeds.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attach- ments to be installed. The optional at- tachments are:

Edger

358.792402

Cultivator

358.792410

Blower

358.792421

BLADE SHIELD

The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from the spinning blade.

TRIMMER SHIELD

The TRIMMER SHIELD provides protec- tion from the spinning trimmer head.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

Lower

Attachment

_WARNING: Always disconnect

powerhead spark plug before remov- ing or installing attachments.

REMOVING BRUSHCUTTERAT-

TACHMENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL

ATTACHMENTS)

CAUTION: When removing or instal-

ling attachments, place the powerhead and attachment on a flat surface for

stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

TIGHTEN Knob

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

Coupler m

Upper Shaft

Lower Attachment

 

3.While securely holding the upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.

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Contents Brushcutter Attachment Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Brushcutter Attachment Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILOperator Safety Always WearCutting Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyFuel Safety KeephandlesfreeofoilandfuelHandlebar Assembly Installing Brushcutter AT TachmentOffeelingthefingers,hands,or Handlebar Screw Shoulder Strap AssemblyPowerhead END Attachment Lower Shoulder StrapTrimmer Head Configuring Your UnitTobeabout6inchesbelowthe Waist InchesRemovewingnutfromshield TrimmerHead Retaining WasherRemovethescrewdriver VvGearboxSemblystepsareinthepartsbag Installthebladenutbythreading ontotheshaftcounterclockwiseGearbox Leavethedustcupontheshaft358.792421 Know Your Brushcutter Attachment358.792402 Blade ShieldOperating Position Always Wear Installing Optional ATTACH- MentInstalling Attachment Hanger Cutting MethodsWing TrimmingScalping SweepingRecommended Cutting Position Blade Maintenance Care and Maintenance TaskLine Replacement GeneralrecommendationsSeasonal Storage Blade ReplacementPerform the following Replacing the Cutting Head