Operator`s manual

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745350
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt
• 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.
ASSEMBLY
_,WARNING: If received as-
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
TUBE ASSEMBLY
Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly
Wires
Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly
1. Align upper tube groove with
triangle on lower locking sleeve as-
sembly. Push tubes together until
they snap into place.
Upper Tube
Groove E_ <_:::]
Alignment Triangle
2. Try to pull tubes back apart. If the
tubes do not come apart, they are
properly snapped into place. If the
tubes come apart, repeat step 1 and
push until the tubes snap into place.
3. Slide upper locking sleeve assem-
bly over lower locking sleeve as-
sembly and tighten by turning
clockwise.
A
,l_ WARNING: Failure to completely
enclose excess wires in upper tube dur-
ing assembly of the unit may result in
damage to the wires and/or the unit or
serious injury to the operator including
electrocution.
_ WARNING: The upper and lower
tubes must remain permanently as-
sembled together and the locking
sleeve assembly must be fully tight-
ened before and during use to avoid
serious injury to the operator and/or
damage to the unit. DO NOT attempt to
disassemble unit after initial assembly.
ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE
1. Loosen and remove wing nut and
bolt from assist handle.
2. Place unit on a flat surface.
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.
1, Assist handle
housing --_x4,_/2," _
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ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND
SHIELD
_'WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. Tile shield provides
partial protection to the operator and
others from the risk of thrown objects.
Your unit is equipped with a line limiter
blade, which cuts excess line to the
proper length while running. The line
limiter blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.
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