Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798530 Operator's Manual page 5

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
AssistHandle
Tube
ON/STOP \ ThroWe Tdmmer
Switch Head
Starter
Choke Lever Shield
Fuel Mix
FIllCap
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the
engine. Press and hold the switch to
stop the unit.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fitls them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope. Activate
the pdmer bulb by pressing it and
Line
Limiter
•4_,.._ ...,... Blade
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. Activate the
choke by moving the choke lever to
the Full position. After 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 wilt cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
Once oi! is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fue! 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-
turo 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
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
follow instructions printed on container, fuel next season.
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