Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795300 Operator's Manual page 5

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
Muffler _ Throttle
ON/STOP Trigger
Switch_,_j Spark Plug
Starter
Handle_, _ Choke Lever
_ Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Shield
Trimmer
Head
]iRe
]imJter
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop en-
gine. Press and hold switch to stop en-
gine.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with
fewer pulls on the starter rope. Acti-
vats the primer bulb by pressing it and
allowing it to return to its original form.
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor during starting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Ac_ste the
choke by moving choke lever to the Pull
posi_on. A_er the engine has started,
move the choke to the OFF position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_ WARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on
container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines