Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795180 Instruction Manual

CARTONCONTENTSCheckcartoncontentsagainstthefol-lowinglist.Model 358.795180• Brushcutter• Blade Shield Screws (4)• Cupped Washer• Large Nut for installing Blades• Hex Wrench• Metal Shield• Plastic Shield• Shoulder Strap with Warning• 4-Point Weed Blade• 8-Point Weed Blade• Trimmer Head (assembled on unit)• Handlebar (assembled on unit)• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)• Container of line• Container of oilExamine parts for damage. Do notuse damaged parts.NOTE: If you need assistance or findparts missing or damaged, call1-800-235-5878.It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle inthe empty fuel tank.Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler isnormal due to carburetor adjustmentsand testing done by the manufacturer.ASSEMBLY_WARNING: Always stop unitand disconnect spark plug before per-forming any assembly procedures.,_LWARNING: If received as-sembled, repeat all steps to ensureyour unit is properly assembled and allfasteners are secure.TOOLS REQUIRED• Hex Wrench (provided)• Adjustable WrenchADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-DLEBARDANGER: To avoid serious inju-ry, the barrier portion of the handlebarmust be adjusted and remain installedas shown to provide a barrier betweenoperator and the spinning blade. Thehandlebar clamp must be positionedbetween the arrows on the handlebardecal.1. Lift handlebar to upright position.Handlebar2, Rotate handlebar/clamp counter-clockwise toward engine untilclamp falls into groove of base.HandlebarHandlebarClamp ',,ClampBase3. Place the handlebar in a comfort-able position.4. Retighten handlebar by turningclamp knob clockwise until handle-bar is secure and stationary inclamp base (clamp knob can notbe overtightened).ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAPWARNING: Proper shoulderstrap and handlebar adjustments arerequired before starting the engine.1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust forfit and balance before starting theengine or beginning a cutting opera-tion.2. Insert your right arm and headthrough the shoulder strap and al-low it to rest on your left shoulder.Make sure the danger sign is onyour back and the hook is to theright side of your waist.NOTE: A one-half twist is built in theshoulder strap to allow the strap to restflat on the shoulder.3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hookto be about 6 inches below thewaist.4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamplocated between the trigger handleand the handlebar clamp base andlift the tool to the operating position.