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Craftsman Weewacker 358.742430 Operator's Manual page 5

24cc/1.46 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path gasoline weedwacker

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• Remove wing nut f rom shield.
• Insert bracket into slot a sshown.
• Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses through
hole inbracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut o nto bolt.
Shield
Slot
/
Bracket
/
Wing
nut
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 location
of the
and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
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Tube
"_I,
J/
_,
_,
\
Muffler
Engine Stop \ Throttle
Switch
Trigger
Spark Plug
Starter
Rope
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer
?ad
Edge
"
Guide
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine STOP switch is used to stop
the engine. Push and hold the engine
stop switch in the STOP or OFF posi-
tion until the engine has fully stopped.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the 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 original
form.
Line
Limiter
Blade
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor
during starting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Activate the
choke by moving
choke lever to FULL
CHOKE. After engine has started, move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit
from contacting
the ground during
edging.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
,_IWARNING:
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

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