Know Your Trimmer - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798540 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
i,,dr,._ Assist Handle
Tube
Engine Stop _' Throttle Trimmer
Switch Trigger Head
Spark Plug
Starter _ Debris
Rope Shield
Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Line
Limiter
Blade
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine Stopswitch is used to stop the
engine. Push and hold the engine stop
switch in the STOP or OFF position until
the engine has fully stopped.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them wlth fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope. Activate
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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 the 1-800 number listed
on the front of this manual.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to0perate 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:I ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oi!. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on container.
the primer bulb by pressing it and al-
lowing it to return to its original form.
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor during starting. This allows
you to start a c0ld engine. Activate the
choke by moving the choke lever to
the Full position. After the engine has
started, move choke to the Off position.
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 fuel
system before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain gas tank, start engine and
let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
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