Craftsman 358.773110 Operator's Manual page 6

KNOW YOUR EDGER
READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND 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.
Primer Bulb
ON/OFF
Switch
Fuel/Oil Mix Cap
Depth
} 4" Control
Lever
Muffler and _X
Guard Depth
Adjusting
Skid
StartT_rR_peHandle i_.
"4"-" Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to select
the ON or OFF position.
STARTER ROPE HANDLE
The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used
for starting the engine.
CHOKE
The CHOKE provides additional fuel to
the engine when starting a cold or re-
fueled engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to
the carburetor. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it fully.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls en-
gine speed. It is designed to be acti-
vated by the right hand.
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
The DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID sets the
depth of the cut.
DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
The DEPTH CONTROL LEVER regu-
lares the cutting depth. Move the le-
ver backward for full depth edging, for-
ward for half depth edging.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_h_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
This engine is certified to operate 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 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT use automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause em
gine damage. When mixing fuel, fol-
low 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 relat-
ing 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 or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
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