Craftsman Weedwacker 358.795320 Operator's Manual page 6

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch
in the STOP or OFF position until the
unit has fully stopped.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
ChokeLever
Engine -__
Stop
Switch_
could require pullingthe starter handle
many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR: _ Eye Protection
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The tdmmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR
STARTING AFTER REFUELING
• Set unit on a flat surface.
Starting Position
• Slowlypressprimerbulb6 limes.
• Move chokelever to FULL choke.
Trigger
Bulb
• Squeeze and hold trigger through all
remaining steps.
° Pullstarter handleuntilengine attempts
to start, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Move choke lever to HALFchoke.
• Pull starter handle until engine runs.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF choke.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move choke lever to OFF choke.
• Pull starter handle until engine starts.
° If engine does notstart in 5 pulis,follow
ir_truclions in STARTINGA COLDEN-
GINE.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the choke lever in the Off
Choke position; then, pull the rope to
clear the engine of excess fue!. This
Cut from your dghtI left.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessa_,. The cutting line w_ cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle.At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vlbralion.The
cuttingline will last longer and will be
less likely to "weld" ontothe spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle speed
when notcutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and hold the engine stop
switch in the STOP or OFF position
until the unit has fully stopped.
TWIST-N-EDGE
• Pull the tab toward the engine.
• Twist the tube to the edging position.;
release tab.
TRIMMER UNE ADVANCE
Trimmer line will advance approxi-
mately 2 in. (5 cm) each time bottom of
tdmmer head is tapped on the ground
with engine running at full throttle.
The most efficientline length is the
maximum length allowedby line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when
the tool is being operated;
To Advance Line:
° Operate the engine at full throttle.
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