Trimmer Overview; Fueling Engine; Know Your Trimmer; Before Starting Engine - Craftsman GASOLINE WEEDWACKER 358.7951 Operator's Manual

24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations
with your unit to familiarize
yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual fur future refer-
ence.
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Shield
Muffler
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Throttle
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OIl/STOP
Trigger
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StarterSW'ch/_._
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Spark Plug
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Choke Lever
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Fill Cap
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ON/STOP
SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop engine.
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its odginal form.
Head
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold staring. Activats
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
A
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 will cause
engine damage.
When mixing fuel,
follow instructions
printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel 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-
ture 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 feel lines
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