Starting Engine; Restarting A Warm Engine; Operating Position; Cutting Methods - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796110 Operator's Manual

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine runs.
6. Once t he engine starts, allow itto
run amaximum of10seconds at
FULL CHOKE. Then, slowly move
thered choke l ever tothe HALF
CHOKE position.
7. Allow the unit t orunaminimum of
20more s econds atHALF CHOKE
(colder temperatures may require
longer warm-up periods before
theengine will a ccept aload and
accelerate properly).
8. Move r ed choke lever toOFF
CHOKE position and allow the unit to
run aminimum of20more s econds
atOFF C HOKE. Release the throttle
trigger.
STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: Check oil level before starting.
Oil level should be at the FULL mark
on the dipstick. If not, add oil (see
ADD OIL section).
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 8
times.
3. Move red choke lever to FULL
CHOKE position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine runs.
6. Once the engine starts, allow it to
run a maximum of 10 seconds at
FULL CHOKE. Then, slowly move
the red choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
7. Allow the unit to run a minimum of
20 more seconds at HALF CHOKE
(colder temperatures may require
longer warm-up periods before
the engine will accept a load and
accelerate properly).
8. Move red choke lever to OFF
CHOKE position and allow the unit to
run a minimum of 20 more seconds
at OFF CHOKE. Release the throttle
trigger.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Follow steps listed in tile STARTING
ENGINE section without squeezing
throttle trigger.
If the unit will not start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR: }"4----',_
,)_ lye protection
Shoulder strap
Long pa
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Cut only from your right to your left.
_&WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
• Hold unit so that engine is below
waist level.
• Cut only from your right to your left to
ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep line
near and parallel to the ground and
not crowded into material being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle
speed when not cutting.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release tile throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
CUTTING METHODS
_bWARNING: Use minimum
speed and do not crowd the line when
cutting around hard objects (rock,
gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can
damage the trimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown
causing a serious hazard.