Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 358.792442 Craftsman
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Instruction Manual BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT Model No. 358.792442 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espahol DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 14 identification of Symbols 2 Storage 15 Safety Rules 2 Parts List 16 Assembly 5 Operation 10 Spanish 17 Maintenance 14 Parts and Ordering Back Cover FU.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT _DANGER: Neveruseflailing de- vices. O DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut, Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs, Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. • Keep handles free of oil and fuel. • Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
change in skin color or texture, or loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use ofthis tool and seek medical attention. An anti- vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in- cluded with this attachment. Both brack- ets are provided to adapt this attach- ment for use with powerheads that have either a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter or a 7/8" (2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor- rect bracket must be used to ensure that the handlebar is mounted securely to the upper shaft before use.
6. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook tobe 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.
Trimmer Head _ Retaining I Washer 4. Remove the screwdriver. ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD _WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of throw.
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are located on the gearbox shaft and not in the parts bag. All other fas- teners mentioned in the following as- sembly steps are in the parts bag. 1. Remove the retaining washer from the threaded shaft of the gearbox.
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCU]q'ER ATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familianze yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENT 1. Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard. 2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of upper shaft coupler. Upper Locking/ Attachment Shaft Release Button 3. Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
• The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. • For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially: • During light duty cutting.
• Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with weed blade. Do not let blade con- tact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cro).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before performing maintenance, CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each .
NOTE: Line glide plate must be rein- stalled in cutting head before inserting new line. 4. Insert both ends ofyour line through the proper holes in the side of the cutting head. 5. Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and ex- tended full through the positioning tunnels.
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