CUTTING
SAFETY
_kWARNING:
Inspect
the area before
each use.
Remove
objects
(rocks,
broken
gblaSs, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown
y or become
entang(ed in line. Hard objects
can damage
the trimmer
head and be thrown
causing
serious
injury.
• Use only for trimming,
scalping,
mowing
and sweeping.
Do not use for edging,
prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do not over-
reach.
• KeepalJ partsofyour
bodyawayfrommuf-
tier and spinning
line. Keep engine below
waist levek A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Cut from your right to your left.
Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operato£
• Use only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
• Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting
in vehicle.
• Empty fuel tank before stodng or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting
engine
and letting it run until it
stops.
• Store unit and fue( in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot
reach sparks
or open flames
from
water
heaters,
e(ectric
motors
or
switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so line (imiter cannot accidental(y
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Exposure
to v(bra-
tions through
pro(onged use of gasoline
pow-
ered hand tools cou(d cause b(ood vesse(
or
nerve
damage
in the fingers,
hands,
and
joints of people prone to circulation
disorders
or abnormal
swellings.
Prolonged
use in cold
weather has been linked to b(ood vessel dam-
age in otherwise
healthy people.
If symptoms
occur
such
as
numbness,
pain,
loss
of
strength,
change
in skin color or texture,
or
(oss of feeling
in the fingers,
hands, or joints,
discontinue
the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention.
An anti-vibration
system
does
not guarantee
the avoidance
of these
prob-
lems.
Users
who operate
power tools
on a
continual
and regular
basis
must
monitor
close(y their physical
condition
and the condi-
tion of this tool.
WARNING:
Make sure unit is proper-
ly assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton
contents
against
the following
(ist:
Model
358.348340
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wrench
for shield
assembly
• 2-cycle
engine oil
• Extra spool
Examine
parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
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 manufacture£
ADJUSTING
THE
HANDLE
_kI, WARNING:
When adjusting
the han-
dle, be sure it remains
below the safety label.
Assist
handle must be positioned
only be(ow
the arrow.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotatethehandieonthetubetoan
upright
position;
retighten
wing nut.
ATTACHING
THE
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. The line
limiter
(on underside
of shield)
is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove
nut and washer
from bolt.
2. Assemble
parts as shown in illustration.
3. Tighten
nut securely
with
wrench
(pro_
vided).
washer
and nut
Washer
from this bolt;
use for assembling
shield.