Craftsman 358.792442 - Manual (Page 7)

6. Adjust the strap, allowing ttie hook
to be about 6 inches below the
waist
7. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
and lift the tool to the operating
position.
8. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relo­
cate the shoulder strap damp on the
shaft for proper balancing of unit.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
TRIMMER HEAD
30 inches
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 ttie
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove ttie sorewd river.
Remove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re­
move frie 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 fijfrtre use.
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.
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a trim­
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
diameter. To assemble your unit, go to
the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock­
wise.
Only tighten hand tight!