CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents
against the fol-
lowing Iist.
Model 358.745278
• Trimmer
• Shield
Examine
parts for damage. Do not
use damaged
parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
parts missing or damaged,
call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
_I_WARNING:
If received
as-
sembled,
review all assembly
steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
• Extend the tube until it snaps into
place.
ADJUSTING
ASSIST
HANDLE
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.
Rotate the handte on the tube to
an upright position;
place in a
comfortable
position
and retighten
wing nut.
ATTACHING
THE SHIELD
_WARNING:
The shield must be
properly
installed.
The shield provides
partial protection
from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and
others. 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.
NOTE:
Ifshield
is not properly
installed,
damage to unit (including
motor failure) will result.
1. Align the installation
arrow on the
shield with the installation
arrow on
the motor housing
(see illustration
below).
2.
Insert the shield onto the motor
housing.
Ensure cutting line re-
mains free to rotate and is not
caught between the shield and the
motor housing.
3. Twist the shield as illustrated
until
it snaps securely into place.
Make
sure the shield is facing the back
of the unit as shown on the front
cover of this manual.
ALIGN INSTALLATION
ARROWS
©
Twist shield in
arrow to assemble
CAUTION:
Sharp line Iimiter blade
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