SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit i sequip-
ped with atemperature
limiting muffler
and spark arresting
screen which m eets
the requirements
ofCalifornia
Codes
4442 a nd 4443. All U .S. forest land a nd
the states ofCalifornia,
Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota,
New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington
require by
law that many
internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally re-
sponsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so
is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner
use, the muffler and spark
arresting screen will not require any ser-
vice. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Sears Service Center.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust
from this product contains
chemicals
known to the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive
harm.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents
against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358,795920
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Brushcutter
attachment
• aex wrench
• Handlebar
• Bracket cover
• Bracket cover screws (2)
• Plastic shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
• Shoulder
strap with warning
• Container
of oil
• Container
of line
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:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before per-
forming any assembly
procedures.
_WARNING:
If received
as-
sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled
and all
fasteners
are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Hex Wrench (provided)
• Adjustable
Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
INSTALLING
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When installing attach-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface
for stability.
1,
Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
LOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove shipping
protector from
coupler.
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the
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 clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
_/
Guide Recess
/
Locking/
"
"
Upper
Release Attachment
Shaft
Button
dlIIWARNING:
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 unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment
op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.