Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796122 Operator's Manual page 13

5=Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine runs.
6=Once t he engine starts, allow itto
run amaximum of10seconds at
FULL CHOKE. Then, slowly move
thered choke l ever tothe HALF
CHOKE position.
7=Allow the unit t orunaminimum of
20more s econds atHALF CHOKE
(colder temperatures may require
longer warm-up periods before
theengine will a ccept aload and
accelerate properly).
8=Move r ed choke lever toOFF
CHOKE position and allow the unit to
run aminimum of20more s econds
atOFF C HOKE. Release the throttle
trigger.
STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: Check oil level before starting.
Oil level should be at the FULL mark
on the dipstick. If not, add oil (see
ADD OIL section).
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 8
times.
3= Move red choke lever to FULL
CHOKE position.
4= Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
5= Pull starter rope handle sharply until
engine runs.
6= Once the engine starts, allow it to
run a maximum of 10 seconds at
FULL CHOKE. Then, slowly move
the red choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
7= Allow the unit to run a minimum of
20 more seconds at HALF CHOKE
(colder temperatures may require
longer warm-up periods before
the engine will accept a load and
accelerate properly).
8= Move red choke lever to OFF
CHOKE position and allow the unit to
run a minimum of 20 more seconds
at OFF CHOKE. Release the throttle
trigger.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Follow steps listed in the STARTING
ENGINE section without squeezing
throttle trigger.
If the unit will not start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN ®
CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attach-
ments are:
Edger ............... 358.792403
Cultivator ............ 358.792410
Blower .............. 358.792421
Brusbcutter .......... 358.792443
Pruner .............. 358=792450
AO&WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re-
moving or installing attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or instal-
ling attachments, place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower \
Attachment
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler=
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clockwise=
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
13
Upper Locking/
Shaft Release
Button
Attachment