Sears 257.79605 - Manual (Page 3)

Remove TRIMMER from carton and examine it thoroughly to
make sure it is not damaged.
Remove and discard protective plastic clips inserted in
handle tubes before assembly of trimmer.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench or pliers
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHrNG THE ASSIST HAN DLE AND TUBES
YOUR WEEDWACKER COMES EQUIPPED WITH A
PIVOTING ASSIST HANDLE. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU
ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT FOR THE
ANGLE OR CUTTING POSITION YOU MIGHT REQUIRE.
1. The wire and caWe that is exposed between the tube sections
wilt pass through the slot in the bcMom of the yoke.
2. Slide the yoke onto the upper tube {Fig. 1).
3. Locate the assist handle on the yoke (Fig. 1) and replace all
parts as shown in Rgure 1A.
4. Side CKitertube sleeve up lower tube and over upper tube unS
the assembly holes are Signed. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
PINCH, CUT OR TWIST CABLE AND HARNESS DURING
ASSEMBLY.
5. Insert screws into the holes and attach locknuts {Rg. 2). Actu­
ate lever to ensure free movement of cable before tightfflilng
screw® (see instructions under “ADJUSTABLE HvwaOLE” -
PAGE 4).
6. Adjust position of handle to conform to height and arm fengtb
of user. Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as
desired. Assist handle may be rotated or moved up or down
by loosening the knob.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
TURN TRIMMER UPSIDE DOWN. SLIDE REAR GUARD
SECTION AND FRONT GUARD SECTION INTO GROOVES
ON TRiMMER HOUSING (FIG. 3).
INSERT 2 SCREWS SUPPUED AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY.
DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARD IN PLACE
CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE
GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE
SHOULD
BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR
OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH
CUTTER.