Craftsman 358.796100 - Manual (Page 4)

these parts. Failure to do so is a viola­
tion of law. Contact a Sears Service
Center for the correct parts.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in othenrvise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this too!
and seek medical attention. An anti­
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us­
ers who operate power tools on a con­
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol­
lowing list.
Model 358.796100
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of line
• Container of oil
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.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
^ WARNING: If received as­
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
A
WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between the
trigger and the safety label.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
^ WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
dDjects to the operator and others and is
equipped with a line limiter which ojts
excess line to the proper length. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For proper orientation,
see illustration in OPERATION section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.