Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791540 Instruction Manual page 5

1. Remove wing n ut f rom shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot a s shown.
3. Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses
through hole inbracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut o nto bolt.
Shield
PIVOT
Line Umiter
Blade
Slot
Bracket
Nut
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 location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Shaft
\
Edge
Guide Spark Plug
Shield
_ Primer Bulb _
Throttle Trigger
!
Trimmer
Head Line Umiter
Blade
STO P
-- Start Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter Handle
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the en-
gine. To stop the engine, push and hold
the switch in the STOP position until the
engine stops.
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=
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel
to the engine to aid in starting. Acti-
vate the starting system by moving the
start lever to the START position. DO
NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until
the engine has started and runs. After
the engine starts, allow the engine to
warm-up 10 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti-
vate the starting system.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from
contacting the ground during edging.
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
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
A(_,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.
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