Craftsman 358.348321 Instruction Manual page 8

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REPLACING
THE
LINE
1.
Move
the
ON/OFF
switch
to the OFF
position.
2.
Disconnect
the spark
plug lead wire.
3.
Remove
spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton. Clean
entire
surface
of hub
and
spool. ReplacewJth
a pre-wound
spool, or
cut two lengths of 4 meters of 2 m m diam-
eter Craftsman
c"_ brand line.
_kWARNING:
Never
use wire,
rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous
missile.
4.
Insert ends of the line about 1 cm into the
small hole on the inside of spool.
Spool
_.
Line exit holes
Line in Notch
_-
Line in Notch
/
Hub
5.
Wind the line evenly
and tightly
onto the
spool. Wind in the direction
of the arrows
found on the spool.
6.
Push the line into the notches,
leaving 7 ~
12 cm unwound.
7.
Insert the line into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
8.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9.
Push
spool
into hub until Jt snaps
into
place.
10. Pull the lines extending
outside
of the hub
to release
them from the notches.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
_I_WARNING:
Keep others
away when
making
idle speed adjustments.
Thetrimmer
head will be spinning
during
this procedure.
Wear your protective
eq uipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throtfle is re-
leased.
Make adjustments
with the unit supported
so
the cutting
attachment
Js off the ground
and
will not make contact
with any object.
Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ed-
justments.
Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting
attachment
and muffler.
Idle
Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn
idle speed
screw
clockwise
to in-
crease engine speed Jfengine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
engine speed.
I_dle Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
If you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer.
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4_I_WAI_NIN(J:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow enginetocool
beforestoring
or trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated
area
where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks
or
open
flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
• Store unit with all guards Jn place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot
acci-
dentally
cause injury.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season
or Jf
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean
the entire
unit before
lengthy
stor-
age.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of
40:t,
2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the
spark
plug opening.
Slowly
pull
the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended
type and heat range.

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