CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745300
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt
• Container
of line
Examine
parts for damage.
Do not
use damaged
pads.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
parts missing or damaged,
call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
A(_-WARNING:
If received as-
sembled,
review all assembly
steps to
ensure
your unit is properly as-
sembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
ATTACHING
THE ASSIST HANDLE
1.
Place unit on a flat surface.
2.
Loosen and remove wing nut and
bolt from assist handle.
3.
Firmly push the assist handle over
the tube. To make installation
easi-
er, tilt handle toward trigger hous-
ing while pushing down(see
il-
lustration).
4.
Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread
wing nut onto bolt.
5. Adjust the handle up or down the
tube to a comfortable
position;
tighten wing nut securely.
_'_,b,_
Assist_handle
Trigger
' \
'
Housing
_,_
.. - _"
Tube
ATTACHING
THE SHIELD
A(_-WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed,
If shield is not prop-
erly installed, damage to unit (includ-
ing motor failure) will result. The shield
provides partial protection to the oper-
ator and others from the risk of thrown
objects, Your unit is equipped with a
line ]imiter blade, The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1.
Hold shield at angle to the trimmer
motor housing.
Align the front lock-
ing tab of the shield with the front
notch of the motor housing (see
illustration
below).
2.
Move shield toward motor hous-
ing, ensuring trimmer head passes
through opening in shield without
catching
on shield locking tabs.
NOTE:
Ensure the cutting head re-
mains free to rotate and the line is not
caught between
the shield and the
motor housing.
3. Tilt front of the shield towards front
notch of motor housing.
Push front
locking tab of the shield into the
front notch of the motor housing.
An audible snap must be heard.
4.
Push back of the shield toward the
motor housing as illustrated until
the rear locking tabs snap secure-
ly into the rear notches.
Make sure
the shield is securely
attached to
the motor housing and is as-
sembled
to the unit as shown on
the front cover of this manual.
Rear
Front Locking Tab
Front
Trimmer
Notch
Motor
Housing
, Rear
Notches
rlmmer
Head
CAUTION:
Sharp line limiter blade
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