Operating Instructions; Using The Trimmer; Starting A Warm Engine After Running Out Of Fuel - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.797121 Operator's Manual

oriel):
a. Refuel engine Move 10 feet away from the fuel-
ing site.
b_ Move Ignition Switch to "on, Figure 13.
co Move Choke to "full" position. Figure 14.
do Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger'
full)" Keep Throttle Trigger fidly squeezed until
engbte runs smooth!y_
e. Pull Starter' Rope sharply until engine attempts to
run, but no more than 5 pulls.
D_ OPE_G _U_ONS
l Betbre entering the material to be cut, bring the
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engine to cutting speed by squeezing the throttle
trigger_
a. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than 3
necessary. The cutting line wil! cut efficiently when
the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower
speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration The
trimmer line will last longer and will be less likely
to "weld" onto the spool, 4
b If the Trimmer Head does not turn when the
engine is accelerated, make sure the Drive Shaft
Housing is properly seated in the Engine Shroud
Refer to "Assembly-Drive Shaft Housing."
f.
g_
Move Choke to "off" position, Figure 14o
Pull Starter Rope until engine runs, but no more than
5 pulls.. Keep Triggerfully squeezeduntilengine runs
smoothly.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull Starter Rope
5 more pulls_ If engine still does not run, it is pro-
bably flooded_ Wait a few minutes and repeat pro-
cedure with Choke at "off" position. Figure 14..
Always release the Throttle Trigger' and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
Make sure the Trimmer Head stops turning when
the Throttle'l_igger is released and the engine runs
at idle speed. For correction, refer to "Carburetor
Adjustments..'*
To stop the engine:
a Release the Throttle Trigger°
b_ Move Ignition Switch to the "OFF" posifion_.Figure 13.
U$ G YOffR TRIMMER
_IHROWN
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The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown
violently The shield will not provide complete protection
to the operator or others. The operator must wear a safe-
ty face shield or goggles. Always wear heavy, long pants
and boots. Keep others at least 30 feet away.
W&I I G J ZONE
This tool will throw objects and cut. Keep others includ-
ing children, animals, bystanders, and helpers at least
30 feet away fi'om the operator and tool. Stop the engine
if you are approached.
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Trimmer Head
# 71-85800
Use Only Genuine Replacement Parts
A WAX mG JMMArED
Trimmer head parts that ate chipped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way can fly apar_ and cause serious
injury Do not use. Throw damaged parts away, Replace
damaged parts before using the tool.