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Model 358.745340
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt
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
assembled, 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
assembly. Push tubes together un-
til 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
A_ 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.
AllWARNING: The upper and low-
er 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.
INSTALLATION OF 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.
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ATTACHING THE SHIELD
_&WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and
others. 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) issharp and can cut you.
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