• Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade can-
not accidentally
cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure
to vibra-
tions through prolonged
use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage
in the
fingers,
hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation
disorders
or ab-
normal swellings.
Prolonged
use in
cold weather
has been linked to blood
vessel damage
in otherwise
healthy
people.
If symptoms
occur such as
numbness,
pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue
the use of this tool
and seek medical
attention.
An anti-
vibration
system does not guarantee
the avoidance
of these problems.
Us-
ers who operate power tools on a con-
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical
condition
and
the condition
of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is
equipped
with a temperature
limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements
of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many internal combustion
en-
gines be equipped
with a spark arrest-
ing screen.
If you operate in a locale
where such regulations
exist, you are
legally responsibIe
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 service.
After 50
hours of use, we recommend
that your
muffler be serviced
or replaced
by
your Sears Service
Center.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents
against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.791570
Trimmer
Shield
Wing Nut (screwed
onto shieId)
Assist Handle (with bolt and knob)
Container
of Oil
Extra 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:
If received
as-
sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled
and all
fasteners
are secure.
Be sure to attach the assist handle to
the unit before you attach the shield.
ATTACHING
THE HANDLE
(some units are already assembled)
1. Assemble handle to the unit as
shown; make sure bottom of handle
is seated in the groove in the trigger
housing.
NOTE:
Knob must
be assembled
on
the right hand
side of the unit as
shown
in the illustration.
2.
Make sure the bolt is seated
in the
hex-shaped
hole in the handle.
3.
Pivot the handle to a comfortable
position.
4.
Tighten knob securely.
ATTACHING
SHIELD
,I_WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and Ofllers and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess iine to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
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