Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.742470 Operator's Manual page 9

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move the ON/STOP switch to the
STOP position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
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dBLWARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
• Rest engine and shield on ground,
supporting trimmer head off ground.
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
• Move the switch to the ON position.
• Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
•
Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE.
Starter
Handle \
Choke
Lever
• Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger
through all remaining steps.
• Pull starter rope sharply 6 to 8 times.
The engine may sound as if it is trying
to start before the 6th pull; if so, go to
the next step immediately.
• Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
• Pull starter rope until engine runs, but
no more than 6 pulis.
NOTE: If the engine has not started after
5 pulls (at half choke), checkto make sure
choke lever is in the proper position. Then,
move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position and press the primer bulb 6 times;
squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and
pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move
the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull
the starter rope until the engine runs, but
no more than 5 more pulls. If the engine
still has not started, it is probably flooded.
Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN-
GINE.
• Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE.Allow
unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move the switch to the on position, and
choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
• Squeeze and hold throttle trigger until
the engine runs smoothly.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by plac-
ing choke lever in the OFF CHOKE posi-
tion; then, pull ropeto clear engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling
starter handle many times depending
on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to the
"TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING POSITION
Clip shoulder strap onto clamp and
stand in operating position.
• Arms extended with hands holding
the handlebar grip.
• Right hand holding control handle,
with fingers on throttle trigger.
• Engine below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad centered on left
shoulder.
• Danger sign centered on your back.
• Full weight of tool on left shoulder.
• Without operator bending over, the
blade or semi-automatic head is near
and parallel to the ground and easily
contacts material to be cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Bring the engine to cutting speed be-
fore entering the material to be cut.
Do not run engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration. The
cutting line will last longer and will be
less likely to '_veld" onto the spool.
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