Pre-Operation Checks; Starting Instructions; Starting A Cold Engine; Starting A Warm Engine - Craftsman 358795790 - 22cc Operator's Manual

PRE_PE_TION CHECKS
all Warnings and Safety Instructions in this
manual.
Before operating your tool, always:
1 Inspect the entire tool before each use_ Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
fasteners are in place and securely fastened
2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged before using this tool.
3o Use only ,080" diameter Sears Laser Line ®, Never
use wire, rope, string, etc
4 Use only with the shield properly attached,
5. Useonlytl_ _ trimmer _d. See "Spmtica-
t.ions?' Make same the trimmer head is propei'ly
installed and securely fastened. Refer to '_kssembly"
6 Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from
contacting any object. Hold the tool by hand; do not
use the optional shoulder strap for support
7, Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
8 Use only accessories or attachments as recom-
mended by Sears for tNs tool.
9 CleantheairFdterifdirtybeforeoperatingtheto, ol.
Refer to "Specifications;' for air filter location
C. STARTI_IqG H_STRUCTIOI_S (For location of controls, refer to "Sg_cifications. '')
1. I_fo_ a_ _e engine.
a Fuel engine. Move 10 feet away from fueling site
b. Extend 4-6 inches of Line from Trimmer Head
,_ WAgN_G
The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine.
c, Rest Engine and Shield on ground, supportingTrim-
mer Head off the ground away from trees, bushes,
onlookers, etc, Figure 12
d If using optional Shoulder Strap, place Shoulder
Strap on your shoulder, Start engine before dipping
Shoulder Strap to the tool
_. For a _.old Engine:
ao Move Ignition Switch to "on 7 Figure 13
b Move Choke to "full" position Figure 14
c Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger fidly
Keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine
runs smoothly (through step "g ")
d. Pu!t Starter Rope sharply until engine pops or attempts
to run, but no more than 8 pulls at full choke to avoid
flooding the engine The engine '_pops" or 't_ttempts
to run" may be hard to hear.. The operator must listen
carefully, After 8 pulis, proceed to step "e." even if
engine has not attempted to run.
eo Move Choke to "half' position. Figure 14
f. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine pops or attempts
to run, but no more than 5 pu!Is.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pails, repeat
steps "a" through "fo"
g. Allow engine to run 5 seconds, then move Choke to
"off" position, Figure 9. Keep Throttle Triggerfu!ly
squeezed until engine runs smoothly_
NCtYE: If engine dies with Choke at "off" position,
repeat steps "e" through "gY
" [ S*IAR'I/NG POSII1ON
ON/OF1;
SWITCH
Figure 13 F_e
Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when starting
a warm engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
_. _r _ W_ Igng_e:
a, Move Ignition Switch to "on." Figure 13
b Move Choke to "half" position, Figure 14
c Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger fiflly
Keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine
ru_L
d Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but
nomore than 5 pulls.
e. Move Choke to "off"position Figure 14,Keep Trig
ger fulty squeezed until engine runs smoothly.
NOTE: If engine does not ran after 5 pulls, it is pro-
bably flooded. Wait a few minutes and repeat pro-
cedure with Choke at "off" position. Figure 14
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