Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual page 5

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THiS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
/
_K',, Throttle
On/Stop Trimmer
Switch Trigger Head
Spark Plug
Starter / Debris /
Rope Choke Shield
Lever"
Line
Primer el Mix Limiter
Fill Cap Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop
the engine, Press and hold the switch
to stop the unit.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and 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.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position. After en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine starts, move choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_!_WARNING: Be sure to read the
fuel handling information in the safety
rules section of this manual 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
_WARNING: Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 95 ml of oil with 4
litres of unleaded gasoline. Included
with this trimmer is a 95 ml container
of oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container into 4 litres of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO
NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container.
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 the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
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