Craftsman 358.798260-32cc manual Line Replacement, Trimming, Scalping, Mowing, Sweeping

•"The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of

"Lrees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark, shorten line to 4-5 inches and use at less than full throttle.

• Formowingorsweeping,usefull throttlefor

a good clean job.

I				A WARNING							j
Always		wear	eye protection.			Never		lean	over	the	[
trimmer		head.		Rocks	or	debris	can	ricochet		or	J
be thrown			into	eyes	and	face	and	cause	blind-[
ness	or	other	serious		injury.						I
1.	TRIMMING			-			Hold bottom			of the

trimmer head about 3 inches above ground and at

:an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make Contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

2.	SCALPING	-	The scalping		tech-
	nique removes	unwanted	vegetation.	Hold the
	bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above
	the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the
	line to strike ground around trees, posts, monu-
	ments, etc. This technique increases line wear.
3.	MOWING-		Your trimmer		is ideal

for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers

cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the

:....line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the

head into the ground as this can scalp the ground

and damage	the	tool.
4,: SWEEPING	-	The fanning action

of the rotatingline can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above sur- faces being swept and move tool from side to side.

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D.LINE REPLACEMENT

•For proper line feed:

-Use only genuine S .F__S prewo_d_oois

and.080" diameter line. Use of other types of

spools or lines can result in excessive breakage, line welding, and improper line feed.

- Pre-wound spools offerthe most conven-

Ient method for replacing hne as well as

optimum performance.

Always clean dirt and debris from spool and hub When performing any type maintenance.

1, Installing			Spoolwith			Line	.............
a.	Hold	the	trimmer	head	as	shown in	_.
	Press	the lock tab and turn the lock ring
				1.
b.	Remove		the lock	ring,	tap	button,	and spool.

c.Clean dirt and debris from all parts.

d.Inspect all trimmer head parts for damage. Re- place damaged parts.

]Trimmer		head	parts	that	are	chipped,		cracked,	I
Ibroken,	or damaged			m	an_	other	way	can fly[
[apart	and	cause	serious		injury. Do		not use. Re-[
I place	damaged		parts	before		using	the tool.		[

3 Inches

Above :,_ Tip of the Line

Ground, Does the CUtting

SCALPING

•"SWEEPING

To Remove, Turn Lock Ring Counterclockwise To Replace, Tur__ L_k Ring Clockwise

Lock Ring Lock Tab

Lugs

Drive Gear

C_ Lock Ring

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