Starting/Stopping Instructions; Operating Instructions - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.791200 Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure to be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. See Oil and
Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with the
fuel/oil mixture.
NOTE: There is no need to turn
the unit on. The On/Off
Control is in the ON ( I )
position at all times (Fig. 5).
3. Fully press and release the
primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should
be visible in the primer bulb
and fuel lines (Fig. 6). If fuel
can not be seen in the bulb,
press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes until
fuel can be seen in it.
4. Flip the choke lever clockwise
until it clicks (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position
(Fig. 8). Do not squeeze the
throttle. Pull the starter rope
with a controlled motion until
the unit starts.
6. Wait and allow the unit to idle for
5 - 10 seconds. If the unit stops
running during this time, squeeze
the throttle control and pull the
starter rope in a controlled
motion until the unit starts.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle
control for 30 to 60 seconds to
allow the unit to warm up.
NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-
PULL™ starting system,
which significantly reduces
the effort required to start
the engine. The starter rope
must be pulled out far
enough to hear the engine
attempt to start. There is no
need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh
resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting
method is vastly different
from (and much easier than)
what you may be used to.
IF... The engine does not start,
go back to step 3.
NOTE: If the unit is hot and fails
to start within 3 pulls of
the starter rope, squeeze
the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 5).
IF USING THE OPTIONAL PLUG-IN POWER START OR POWER BIT
START ACCESSORY
HOW TO START THE UNIT USING THE PLUG-IN POWER START OR
POWER BIT START ACCESSORY
NOTE- This unit can use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
optional accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's
manual for proper use of this feature. (Plug-In Power Start included /
Power Bit Start sold separately. Please refer to page 8 of this manual
for more information about these accessories.)
Off (O)
On ( I )
Throttle
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Choke Lever
Fig. 7
Position
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with the fuel/oil mixture.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the
ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 5).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of
fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 6). If fuel can not
be seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes
until fuel can be seen in it.
4. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8). Do not squeeze the throttle. Place
the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start into the back of the unit.
Refer to the Operation section of the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit
Start operator's manual.
6. Press and hold the ON (I) button of the Plug-in Power Start or Power Bit
Start equipped drill in intervals no longer than 4 seconds each until the
unit starts.
Control
7. Wait and allow the unit to idle for 5 - 10 seconds. If the unit stops running
during this time, squeeze the throttle control, then press and hold the ON
(I) button of the Plug-in Power Start or Power Bit Start equipped drill in
intervals no longer than 4 seconds each until the unit starts.
8. Remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the unit.
Primer
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control for 30 to 60 seconds to allow the
Bulb
unit to warm up.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, squeeze the throttle
control, then press and hold the Plug-In Power Start or drill ON (I)
button in intervals no longer than 4 seconds each until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 5).
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING:
to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in
the operating position (Fig. 9).
Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye
protection and proper clothing
Starting
• With a slightly-bent right arm,
the operator's hand is holding
the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is
straight, the left hand holding
the D-handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting head is parallel to
the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground.
• Do not force the cutting head. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting,
especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting
efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small
increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
• Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the
unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
• Slowly move the unit into and out of the cutting area at the desired height.
Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter
lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of the cutting line is dependent upon:
• Following the trimming techniques
• What vegetation is being cut
• Where vegetation is cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation
wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection
Fig. 9