Craftsman 358.792443 manual tobeabout6inchesbelowthe waist

Models: 358.792443 79244

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4. Secureshoulderstrapclampby tighteningscrewswiththehex wrench.

5. Insertyourrightarmandhead throughtheshoulderstrapandal- lowittorestonyourleftshoulder. Makesurethedangersignison yourbackandthehookistothe rightsideofyourwaist.

NOTE:Aone-halftwistisbuiltinthe shoulderstraptoallowthestraptorest flatontheshoulder.

6.Adjustthestrap,allowingthehook

tobeabout6inchesbelowthe

waist.

7.Fastenthestraphooktotheclamp andliftthetooltotheoperating position.

8.Tryonshoulderstrapandadjust forfitandbalancebeforestarting theengineorbeginningacutting

operation. NOTE:Itmaybenecessarytorelo- catetheshoulderstrapclamponthe shaftforproperbalancingofunit.

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

diameter. To assemble your unit, go to

the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

TRIMMER HEAD

._TRIMMER

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield before attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole

in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver

into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the

blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.

Remove both washers and blade.

To remove metal shield, loosen and re-

move the four mounting screws. See AT- TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for

illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use.

6 inches

 

below

4 - 12

waist

inches

 

above

 

ground

30i

CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a trim-

INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER

HEAD

NOTE: Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and re- taining washer are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox. The retaining washer must be positioned with the raised section toward the gearbox.

1.Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

2.Insert a small screwdriver into

aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening trimmer head=

Screw._er _

3, While holding the screwdriver in

mer head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in

position, thread trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclock- wise. Only tighten hand tight!

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Craftsman 358.792443 manual tobeabout6inchesbelowthe waist