Instruction manual

CUTTING SAFETY
d_kWARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
gblaSs, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
y or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing
and sweeping. Do not use for edging, prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep alJ parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious bums.
• Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting
the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by
starting engine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fue( in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, e(ectric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line (imiter cannot accidental(y
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through pro(onged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools cou(d cause blood vesse( or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
(oss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools oil a
continual and regular basis must monitor
close(y their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
WARNING: Make sure unit is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
(ist:
Model 358.348360
Trimmer
Shield
Nut (screwed onto shield)
Wrench for shield assembly
Container of line
2-cycle engine oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
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
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
_k_WARNING: When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains below the safety label.
Assist handle must be positioned only below
the arrow.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotatethehandieonthetubetoan upright
position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
(imiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely with
wrench (provided).
Bracket
slot _',\ / '_
Shield Gearbox