Craftsman Speed start 316.715860 Operator's Manual

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iNSTALLiNG AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLEInstalling the Barrier Bar1. Align the two pegs on the barrier bar with the two holes in thehandle (Fig. 1).2. Press the barrier bar into the handle until the barrier bar snapsinto place.3. Insert the barrier bar screw into the handle (Fig. 1).4. Use a medium flat-head screwdriver or a T-20 Torx® screwdriverto tighten the barrier bar screw until the barrier bar is secure.Adjusting the HandleIf the handle requires adjustment:1. Use a large flat-head screwdriver or a T-25 Torx screwdriver toloosen the 4 screws in the handle.2. While holding the unit in the operating position, move the handleto the location that provides the best grip. Place it a minimum of6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip (Fig. 2).3. Tighten the screws until the handle is secure.Barrier BarScrew_ .Barrier , \0-_" ,fFig. 1HandleShaft GripBarrier BarINSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP_WARNING: personal injury, always use iTo avoid seriousthe shoulder strap when operating the brushcutter. J i1. Push the strap up through the center slot in the buckle (Fig. 3).2. Bend the strap over and push it down through the lower slot inthe buckle (Fig. 3).3. Put the shoulder strap over the operator's head and onto the leftshoulder (Fig. 13).4. Snap the clip onto the support fitting (Fig. 4).5. Adjust the shoulder strap to fit the operator (Fig. 5). Pull thebuckle up to loosen the shoulder strap. Pull the strap down totighten the shoulder strap.Buckle/Strap 'Fig. 2Lower SlotFig. 3ScrewsCenterSlotClipClipSupport FittingFig. 4\StraBuckleFig. 5