clampandclampbasescrew holes(usespacertabsbetween tubeclampandclampbaseif nec- essarytosecureclamp,i.e.for1" diameteruppertube).

Handlebar

POWERHEAD

END

Handlebar Clamp between arrows on handlebar decal

Clam

Knob

ClampScrews

Arrow on

Safety Decal

ATTACHMENT END

3.Insert four screws into the screw holes.

4.Secure tube clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench.

5.Position the handlebar as shown, ensuring the handlebar is posi-

tioned on the handlebar clamp be- tween the two arrows on the han- dlebar decal.

6.Retighten handlebar byturning clamp knob clockwise until handle- bar is secure and stationary in clamp (clamp knob cannot be

overtightened).

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

_WARNING: Proper shoulder

strap and handlebar adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit. The shoul- der strap clamp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the up- per tube (powerhead end of unit). NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attach_ ment for use with powerheads that have a 1" diameter upper tube (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down se* curely on the 1" diameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely be_ fore use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for power_ heads with a 7/8" upper tube.

LOWER SHOULD,_R STRAP

Spacer Tabs

4----- Spacer Tabs

positioned for use on 1" diameter

upper tube

1.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper tube above the handlebar.

2.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes (use spacer tabs be- tween upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1" diameter upper tube).

Upper Shoulder

Clamp

POWERHEAD

END

Lower

Shouldel

END

Strap

Clamp

ATTACHMENT

SCOWS

 

 

3.Insert two screws intothe screw holes.

4.Secure shoulder strap clamp by

tightening screws with the hex wrench,

5.Insert your right arm and head

through the shoulder strap and al- low it to rest on your left shoulder,

Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the

right side of your waist.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the

shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder,

6.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist,

7.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp and lift the tool to the operating position,

8.Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

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Craftsman 358.792430 instruction manual Shoulder Strap Assembly, Lower SHOULD,R Strap

358.792430 specifications

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