Stop Theengine - Craftsman C950-52948-0 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
9. Electric Start: Depress thestarter p ushbutton (A,Figure 2 0).Afteryou
start t heengine, firstdisconnect theextension c ordfromthewallreceptacle
andthen fromthepower c ordreceptacle (B).
Inserting S afety K ey Figure 18
7. Rewind Start: Firmlyholdthestarter c ordhandle (A,Figure 19).Pull
thestarter c ordhandle slowlyuntilresistance isfelt,thenpullrapidly.
_ ARNING:Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback)
will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster
than you can let go. Brokenbones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the
starter cordslowly until resistanceis felt and then pull
rapidlyto avoid kickback.
NOTE:if the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
8. Electric Start: Firstconnect theextension c ordtothepowercord
receptacle andthenintoawallreceptacle. If additional extension c ordis
required, make sureit is three-wire.
41_ WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must
be replaced bythe manufacturer(or its service agent)
or a similarly qualified personto avoid a hazard.
Starting with CordHandle
Figure 19
Starting with ElectricStart Figure20
IMPORTANT:To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles(five secondsmaximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
NOTE:if the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
STOP THE ENGINE
Before stoppingtheengine for a fewminutesto helpdry off anymoisture
on theengine.
NOTE:Do not lose the safety key. Keepthe safety key in a safe
place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignitionkey.
,_ WARNING: Gasoline and vaporsare extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death. DO NOT chokethe
carburetorto stop the engine.
1. PushtheON/OFF switch(A,Figure21) totheOFF position.
2. Remove thesafety key(B).Keep thesafetykeyoutof the reach of
children.
Stopping E ngine Figure 21
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