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Craftsman 358.792442 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
358.792442
NOT DESIGNED
FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC
POWERHEADS
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espahol
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7
am-7
pm, Mon.-Sat.,
or 10 am-7
pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878
_.o0,slisted
are Centra_ Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164834
1/22/04

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT Model No. 358.792442 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espahol DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
  • Page 2 Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman ment is maintained and lubricated according instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, als or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE U NIT _DANGER: Neveruseflailing vices. DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut, Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs, Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. _WARNING: Blade/trimmer line...
  • Page 4 Hold the unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support. • Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments. • Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts. • Have all maintenance and service...
  • Page 5 CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list. Model 358.792442 • Brushcutter attachment • Handlebar • Handlebar mounting bracket for 1" (2.5 cm) shaft • Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8"...
  • Page 6 NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in- cluded with this attachment. Both b rack- ets are provided toadapt this attach- ment foruse with powerheads that h ave either a1" (2.5 c m) d iameter ora7/8" (2.2 cm) d iameter upper shaft. The cor- rect bracket must beused t oensure that the handlebar ismounted...

  • Page 7: Installation

    6. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook tobeabout 6inches below t he waist. 7. Fasten the strap h ook t othe clamp and liftthe tool t othe operating position. 8. Try onshoulder strap a nd adjust forfitand balance before starting the engine orbeginning acutting operation.

  • Page 8: Trimmer Head

    Trimmer Head_ Retaining Washer 4. Remove the screwdriver. ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD _WARNING: T he shield m ust be properly installed. The shield p rovides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects tothe operator and oth- ers and isequipped with aline limiter blade w hich c uts e xcess line tothe proper length, The line limiter blade (on underside...
  • Page 9 NOTE: The dust cup and retaining washer are located onthe gearbox shaft and not i nthe parts b ag. A ll o ther fas- teners mentioned inthe following sembly steps are inthe parts b ag. 1. Remove the retaining washer from the threaded shaft ofthe gearbox.
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCU]q'ER ATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familianze yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BLADE The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch...

  • Page 11: Cutting Methods

    INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENT Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of upper shaft coupler. Upper Locking/ Attachment Shaft Release Button Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
  • Page 12 • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. • For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially:...
  • Page 13 • Cut only grass, weeds, and woody brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with weed blade. Do not let blade con- tact material it cannot cut such as stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush with a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (1 cro).
  • Page 14 Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red line is designed cutting grass and small weeds.

  • Page 15: Blade Replacement

    NOTE: Line g lide plate m ust berein- stalled incutting head b efore inserting new line. 4. Insert both ends o fyour line through the proper holes i nthe side ofthe cutting h ead. Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and ex- tended full through the positioning tunnels.

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