Storage – Craftsman 358.792442 User Manual

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NOTE:

Line gtide plat© must b© rein-

stalfed in cutting head before inserting
new iine.
4. Insert both ends of your iine

through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head.

6. Correctly installed iine will be the

same length on both ends.

REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD

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 removing
and installing trimmer head.

5. Pull the line and make sure the

line is against the hub and ex

tended full through the positioning
tunnels.

Line against

hub

Positioning^

Tunnel ■

While holding the screwdriver in

position, remove trimmer head by
turning clockwise.

4. Thread replacement trimmer head

onto the shaft by turning counterclock
wise.

Only tighten hand tight!

5. Remove the screwdriver.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement instructions and il
lustrations.

STORAGE

ii WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:
• Allow attachment and gearbox to

coo! before storing or transporting.

• Store attachment with blade shield in

place. Position attachment so that

any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.

• Store the attachment in a dry, well

ventilated area out of the reach of
children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at end

of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.

If your brushcutter attachment is to be

stored for a period of time:

Clean the entire attachment.

Inspect the blade shield area and

clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de
bris that has collected. Inspect the
blade and blade shield; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other way.
Lightly oil externa! metal surfaces.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam
aged, worn or broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.