Handlebar; Line Advance; L Line Advancement - Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR BRUSHWACKER
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
° Move on/off switch to the "Off" position.
• If engine does not stop, move the choke lever down-
ward (Ful! Choke).
CONTROLS (Fig. 13, 14, 15 & 16)
THROTTLE TRIGGER
• The throttle trigger allows for variable controi of engine
speed.
• The throttle tdgger is actuated by the index finger on
your right hand.
THROTTLE LOCK OUT
• The throttle lock out prevents the throttle trigger from
being accidentally activated.
• To activate the throttle toGkout, grip the handlebar with
your right hand and squeeze.
THROTTLE LOCK
• The throttle lock is used to lock the throttle trigger in the
activated position for starting.
• To activate the throttle lock, depress the throttle lock,
then squeeze the throttle trigger and hold. With your left
hand, depress and hold the throttle lock and release the
throttle trigger.
CHOKE
• The choke is set by moving the choke lever down fully
for cold or refueled engine starts.
PRIMER BULB
• The primer bulb is used to circulatefuel to thecarburetor.
• The primer bulb is activated by pressing on it with your
thumb.
Choke Positions_ THROTTLE
Primer Bulb /
THROTTLE T/FIIGGER
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HANDLEBAR
The handlebar is used to aid in the control of the unit, as
well as a barrier between the operator and the cutting
head.
TO ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR FOR BALANCE AND
CONTROL:
• Turn off the engine before adjustinghandlebar.
• Put on shoulder strap and hookon the unit.
• Adjust the handlebar by slightly unthreading the top
handlebar screws and rotatingthe handlebarforward or
backward. Ensure the mounting brackets remain
between the arrows on the handlebar.
Tighten the handlebar screws beforestarting the engine.
,TOP HANDLEBAR
SCREWS
SHOULDER STRAP
The shoulder strap is worn for support and control of the
unit.
TO ADJUST THE SHOULDER STRAP FOR PROPER
FIT:
• Place shoulder strap on the left shoulder, the Danger
sign on the back, and the hook on the right thigh.
• The hook should be roughly 15" (38cm) above your
knee, or 6" (15cm) below the waist.
• Attach hook to the shoulder strap clamp on the unit and
lift the tool to the operating position.
, Adjust the shoulder harness for balance so the blade or
semi-automatic head is level with the ground.A proper-
ly adjusted shoulder strap will support the entire weight
of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to guide and
control the cutting motion.
OPERATING POSITION
CLAMP
DANGER SIGN
CENTERED ON
Figure 15
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Your _Brushwacker is equipped with a semi-automatic
trimmer head.The most efficient line length is the maxi-
mum length allowed bythe tine fimiter.
TO ADVANCE THE LINE:
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
° Hold the semi-automatic head parallel to and above a
grassy area.
° Tap the bottom of the semi-automatic head lightly on
the groundone time, Approximately 2 inchesof line will
be advancedwith each tap.
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LINE LtMITER
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