Craftsman 358.792440 - Manual (Page 14)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before
performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and decals After each use
Check or replace blade Every 5 hours of operation
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does
not cover items that have been sub­
jected to operator abuse or negli­
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the brushcutter attachment as instruct­
ed in this manual.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re­
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Blade Shield - Discontinue use of
brushcutter attachment if shield is
damaged.
• CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade nut
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit and decals using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
A WARNING: The blade will contin­
ue to spin after the engine stops or af­
ter the throttle trigger has been re­
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Always replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way.
Never attempt to straighten and reuse
a damaged blade. Use only specified
replacement blade. Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help
avoid injury.
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a flat surface to in­
spect for flatness. Throw away a
blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
• Always use Craftsman replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the
job at hand. Red line is designed for
cutting grass and small weeds. The
black colored line is designed for cut­
ting larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE: Before inserting new line into
the holes in the cutting head, identify
the proper holes. Follow directions as
shown on the line glide plate.
1. Remove the old line and line glide
plate from the cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of cutting
head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate (see il­
lustration). Align arrow with:
^ when using medium (red) or
Vy large (black) line
w/hen using lines with diameter
smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
/
Trimmer head
Line glide .
plate .