CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton c ontents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.791590
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
• 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.
INSTALLING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer
attachment,
place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
Coupler
Primary Hole
\
/
Guide Recess
;
I
Lookingl
_,_"
pper
Release
Lower
Shaft
Attachment
Button
nWARNING:
Make sure the lock-
ing/release
button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened
before operating
the unit.
All attachments
are designed
to be
used in the primary hole.
For optional
attachments,
see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable
at-
tachment
instruction
manual.
ATTACHING
SHIELD
,_WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-
ERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2.
Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.
Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4.
Securely
tighten wing nut onto
bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
_/
Slot
2.
Remove shipping
protector from
coupler.
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the
trimmer attachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of
attachment
into guide recess of
coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
into the cou-
pler until the locking/release
button
snaps into the primary hole.
6.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely
by turning clock-
wise.
SI
Gearbox
Shield
ADJUSTING
THE HANDLE
_,WARNING:
When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains above the
safety label and below the mark or ar-
row on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.
Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
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