Craftsman 358.745290 - Manual (Page 9)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool
(#71 -85837), or cut a length of 30
feet of 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter
Craftsman® Pro Trimmer line. Use
of heavier lines could overload the
unit and damage unit.
A WARNING: Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile,
4. insert one end of the line about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small hole in­
side the spool.
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the spool. Wind in the direc­
tion of the arrow found on the
spool.
6. Push the line into the notch, leav­
ing 3 to 5 inches ( 7 - 1 2 cm) un­
wound.
7. insert the line into the exit hole in
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
the hub as shown in the illustra­
tion.
8. Align the notch with the line exit
hole.
9. Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
10. Pull on the line extending outside
the hub to release it from the
notch; otherwise, the unit will not
function properly.
REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER
Spool with 0.065" Pro Trimmer Line 71-85837
Assist Handle 530402657
Bolt, Assist Handle, 1/4-20 530401989
Wing Nut, Assist Handle 530016152
Shield Assembly 530402672
Edge Guide 530402663
Screw, Edge Guide Retaining 530015815
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage after each
use by performing the following steps:
A WARNING;
• Stop the unit and disconnect the
power source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter
blade cannot cause injury.
Store unit and extension cord in­
doors in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children. Store unit un­
plugged.
Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp ob­
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.