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torscreen.Ifyouoperateinalocale
wheresuchregulationsexist,youare
legallyresponsibleforinstallingand
maintainingtheoperatingconditionof
theseparts.Failuretodosoisaviola-
tionoflaw.ContactaSearsService
Centerforthecorrectparts.
SPECIALNOTICE:Exposureto
vibrationsthroughprolongeduseof
gasolinepoweredhandtoolscould
causebloodvesselornervedamage
inthefingers,hands,andjointsof
peoplepronetocirculationdisordersor
abnormalswellings.Prolongedusein
coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy
people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,
changeinskincolorortexture,orloss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool
andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-
vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee
theavoidanceoftheseproblems.Us-
erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon-
tinualandregularbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe
conditionofthistool.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-
lowinglist.
Model 358.798210
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of Oil
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 assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains between the
trigger and the safety label.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING 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 to the proper length. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For proper orientation,
see illustration in Operation section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
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Shield
Bracket
Wing
Nut