Craftsman INCREDI.PULL 316.79204.0 Operator's Manual page 6

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Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. I
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
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starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
NOTE: This unit uses the Incredi-PulF Mstarting system, which significantly
reduces the effort required to start the engine. There is no harsh resistance
when pulling the starter rope. Be aware that this starting method is vastly
different from (and much easier than) previous starting techniques.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel mix. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the ON ( I )
position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Fully press and release the Throttle ON (I)/OFF (O)
primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Lock-Out Controm
Some amount of fuel should \
be visible in the primer bulb
and fuel lines (Fig. 7). If fuel
can not be seen in the bulb,
press and release the bulb
until fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in
Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting Throttle Controm
position (Fig. 8). Press the
throttle lock-out in and Fig. 6
squeeze the throttle control _B__._
lever. Pull the starter rope 5 Choke Lever
times.
6. Place the choke lever in
Position 2 (Fig. 7)
7. Press the throttle lock-out in
and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope
in a controlled motion 3 to 5
times to start engine. Primer
8. Keep the throttle squeezed
and allow the engine to warm
up for 30 to 60 seconds. Fig. 7
9. Continue squeezing the Starting
throttle control, move the Position
choke lever to Position 3
(Fig. 7) and continue
warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this
time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed
up when engine
accelerates without Throttle Control
hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, Fig. 8
return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7) and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
out with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine
should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the choke lever in
Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until
the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
HOW TO START THE UNiT USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER OR POWER
START BiT ACCESSORY.
NOTE= This Unit Can Use an Power Start or Power Start Bit Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Power Starter or Power Start Bit operator's manual
for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold Separately!
Please refer to page 9 of this manual for more information about
purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING iNSTRUCTiONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel mix. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the
ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 7). If fuel cannot be
seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8). Place the electric starter or
power start bit into the back of the unit. Refer to the Operation section
of the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit operator's manual.
6. Press the throttle lock-out in and squeeze the throttle control lever.
Press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2 seconds.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7).
8. Press the throttle lock-out in and squeeze the throttle control lever.
Press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second
intervals until the unit starts.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control, remove the electric starter or
drill from the unit and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60
seconds.
10. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 7) and run the unit for an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without
hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7)
and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the
electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the
unit starts.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the blue choker
lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choker lever
to Position 3.
STOPPING iNSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until
the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
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_[_ ARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection
to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 9). Check for the
following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing
With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's
right hand is holding the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is straight, the left
hand holding the handle
• The unit is at waist level
The cutting attachment is parallel to the
ground and easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend over
Fig. 9