Craftsman 358.792440 User Manual
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NOTE: Line glide plate must be rein
stalled in cutting head before inserting
new line.
4. Insert both ends of your line
through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head.
5. Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Line against
_ ' the hub
Positioning/
Tunnel'
6. Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, remove trimmer head by
turning clockwise.
4. Thread replacement trimmer head
onto the shaft by turning counterclock
wise. Only tighten hand tight!
5. Remove the screwdriver.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement instructions and il
lustrations.
STORAGE
«»WARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow attachment and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting.
• Store attachment with blade shield in
place. Position attachment so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store the attachment in a dry, well
ventilated area out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end
of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your brushcutter attachment is to be
stored for a period of time:
Clean the entire attachment.
Inspect the blade shield area and
clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de
bris that has collected. Inspect the
blade and blade shield; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other way.
Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam
aged, worn or broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
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